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Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

A reclassification of bluetongue will see EU member states turn away from attempting to eradicate the disease.

NEWS 17 February 2026

Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

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Over 15,000t of straw imported in three months

Over 15,000t of straw imported in three months

NEWS 17 February 2026

Irish and EU fertiliser imports surged before January CBAM slump

Irish and EU fertiliser imports surged before January CBAM slump

NEWS 17 February 2026

Warnings of another fertiliser crisis as EU imports plummet

Warnings of another fertiliser crisis as EU imports plummet

Warnings of another fertiliser crisis as EU imports plummet

NEWS 16 February 2026

Argentina tells US it will ignore some of EU-Mercosur deal PGI rules

Argentina tells US it will ignore some of EU-Mercosur deal PGI rules

Argentina tells US it will ignore some of EU-Mercosur deal PGI rules

NEWS 16 February 2026

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EU backs Denmark’s €1bn plan to take farms out of production

EU backs Denmark’s €1bn plan to take farms out of production

Denmark can now proceed with a voluntary scheme that will pay farmers to permanently take their farmland out of agricultural use.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Friesian bull calf prices double on 2025 levels

Friesian bull calf prices double on 2025 levels

Calf prices have got off to a stronger than usual start as mart managers report extra farmer activity at ring sides across the country writes Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Watchdog sounds the alarm on next CAP

Watchdog sounds the alarm on next CAP

The impact of the next CAP on the future of farm incomes for different categories of farmers remains difficult to gauge, according to the European Court of Auditors.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Editorial: Mercosur safeguards passed

Editorial: Mercosur safeguards passed

Price reductions can happen for a multitude of reasons, which are sometimes not clear cut.

VIEWPOINTS 11 February 2026

What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?

What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?

CBAM has been well talked about in recent months, but for those that still don't know what it means for the fertiliser in this country, here's an explainer.

FERTILIZERS 11 February 2026

Australia's terms for EU trade deal

Australia's terms for EU trade deal

Beef and sheepmeat quotas have been the stumbling block in the conclusion of a trade deal between the EU and Australia.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Ban on cross-border livestock trade to stay

Ban on cross-border livestock trade to stay

Regular discussions on bluetongue are taking place between department officials in both jurisdictions.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 February 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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