Irish Farmers Journal deputy editor Adam Woods, photo editor Philip Doyle and senior policy executive with the Irish Farmers Association Tomás Burke revealed that Brazilian farmers have unfettered access to antibiotics and hormones in a recent trip to the country.

The differing standards between Brazilian and European beef production were laid bare by the team as they travelled 3,000km across the South American country.

What they uncovered has serious implications that may echo throughout global agriculture, the Mercosur trade deal and public health for years to come.

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Join Caitríona Morrissey, Adam Woods, Tomás Burke, Philip Doyle and more as we dive into the evidence, the concerns and the global stakes behind antibiotic use in Brazilian beef production.