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Brussels’ threat to ban Brazilian meat is an ‘important first step’ – IFA

The IFA has called on the Commission to push ahead with a ban on Brazilian meat imports, pencilled in from September – unless the country complies with EU antibiotic rules.

NEWS 12 May 2026

Brussels’ threat to ban Brazilian meat is an ‘important first step’ – IFA

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Brazilian meat could be banned from EU from September

Brazilian meat could be banned from EU from September

NEWS 12 May 2026

Kepak confirms a number of redundancies at Clonee

Kepak confirms a number of redundancies at Clonee

NEWS 11 May 2026

Short supply continues to bolster EU beef prices

Short supply continues to bolster EU beef prices

Short supply continues to bolster EU beef prices

NEWS 10 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: forward buying fertiliser, fuel supports and dairy updates

Farm Tech Talk: forward buying fertiliser, fuel supports and dairy updates

Farm Tech Talk: forward buying fertiliser, fuel supports and dairy updates

PODCAST 8 May 2026

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CBV and quality cattle hand in hand in Laois

CBV and quality cattle hand in hand in Laois

Thomas Carroll was one of the winners of the inaugural Beef Quality Awards last year, with the quality of cattle on the ground backing up the high CBV indexes awarded to his stock.

NEWS 1 May 2026

AHI not drawn on target BVD eradication year

AHI not drawn on target BVD eradication year

AHI is reluctant to put a target date on BVD eradication despite a 44% drop in the number of BVD calves this year compared with 2025.

NEWS 1 May 2026

Live exports solid after slow start

Live exports solid after slow start

Export volumes have been positive in recent weeks but still remain almost 36,000 lower than the corresponding period in 2025

NEWS 1 May 2026

AHI 'hugely frustrated ' with An Post's handling of BVD samples

AHI 'hugely frustrated ' with An Post's handling of BVD samples

AHI's CEO 'hugely frustrated' with An Post's handling of BVD samples and says engagement is ongoing to attempt to find a solution for next year.

NEWS 1 May 2026

Shows – strengthening rural Ireland through tradition and innovation

Shows – strengthening rural Ireland through tradition and innovation

THis week, Nevan McKiernan caught up with Freda Kinnarney, President of the Irish Shows Association (ISA), who believes agricultural shows have a major role to play in rural Ireland.

COMMUNITY 1 May 2026

Farm walk to take place at Laois CBV award winner

Farm walk to take place at Laois CBV award winner

Thomas Caroll was one of the winners in the inaugural CBV Beef Quality Awards in 2025, operating a 40-cow suckler herd, as well as purchasing in 50 weanlings annually.

NEWS 1 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: Mercosur, Grass 2026 and trade prices

Farm Tech Talk: Mercosur, Grass 2026 and trade prices

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, the team discusses the beef trade and Mercosur, Donegal’s rising sheep numbers and what’s happening on dairy farms and the use of sexed semen.

PODCAST 1 May 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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