Beef Imports

IFA reiterates call for Murrin to go

Dawn Farm Foods has refused to confirm whether it imported any Brazilian beef in 2026.

NEWS 9 September 2026

IFA reiterates call for Murrin to go

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Brazilian beef: Hansen insists new Livestock Strategy is working for farms

Brazilian beef: Hansen insists new Livestock Strategy is working for farms

NEWS 8 September 2026

Suspension of Brazilian beef imports to EU a significant step - Macra

Suspension of Brazilian beef imports to EU a significant step - Macra

NEWS 4 September 2026

EU's ban on Brazilian beef and poultry takes effect

EU's ban on Brazilian beef and poultry takes effect

EU's ban on Brazilian beef and poultry takes effect

NEWS 2 September 2026

Brake on EU meat imports from Brazil

Brake on EU meat imports from Brazil

Brake on EU meat imports from Brazil

NEWS 2 September 2026

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Watch: food safety standards non-negotiable - Minister Heydon

Watch: food safety standards non-negotiable - Minister Heydon

The ban of Brazilian beef into the EU was "the right call", according to Minister Martin Heydon, as he agrees it provides an opportunity for Irish beef across Europe.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Argentinian beef looks set to stay on EU plates as Brazil's shut out looms

Argentinian beef looks set to stay on EU plates as Brazil's shut out looms

An EU audit of Mercosur member Argentina found an effective system of beef export controls, a stark contrast to the performance to its Brazilian neighbours.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Ireland’s share of UK beef imports falls in first half of 2026

Ireland’s share of UK beef imports falls in first half of 2026

Irish share of UK beef import market drops to less than two-thirds in the first half of 2026.

NEWS 5 August 2026

China tariffs bite into Brazil’s beef exports

China tariffs bite into Brazil’s beef exports

Latest data shows the effect of China's tariffs on Brazil's beef exports and how volumes to the EU have increased in July.

NEWS 5 August 2026

One in 300 non-EU beef shipments refused entry at Ireland’s borders

One in 300 non-EU beef shipments refused entry at Ireland’s borders

Over 30 consignments of non-EU beef turning up at Irish border posts have been refused entry into the country since 2022, equating to around one in every 300 shipments.

NEWS 5 August 2026

US beef export decline continues

US beef export decline continues

Problems with China and reduced cattle supply push US beef export volumes down

NEWS 5 August 2026

Beef Trends: smaller factories propping up price

Beef Trends: smaller factories propping up price

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 5 August 2026

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