Beef exports to China to resume, says Leo Varadkar 

'China is reopening its market to Irish beef, which is very positive and will be welcomed by farmers around the country'
Beef exports to China to resume, says Leo Varadkar 

Irish beef exports to China were suspended in May 2020 due to the occurrence of an atypical BSE case. Picture: iStock

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed that beef exports to China will resume, following a series of meetings with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

Mr Varadkar said: “China is reopening its market to Irish beef, which is very positive and will be welcomed by farmers around the country and also the food industry.” 

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