Beef imports

EU's ban on Brazilian beef and poultry takes effect

Ban follows the IFA and the Irish Farmer's Journal's investigation into antibiotic usage in Brazil last year.

NEWS 2 September 2026

EU's ban on Brazilian beef and poultry takes effect

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Brake on EU meat imports from Brazil

Brake on EU meat imports from Brazil

NEWS 2 September 2026

Watch: food safety standards non-negotiable - Minister Heydon

Watch: food safety standards non-negotiable - Minister Heydon

NEWS 1 September 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

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

NEWS 24 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

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

NEWS 21 August 2026

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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 22 July 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 22 July 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 22 July 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 22 July 2026

Scottish farmers call on UK to ban Brazilian beef

Scottish farmers call on UK to ban Brazilian beef

Brazilian beef is set to be banned from entering the EU from 3 September.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 July 2026

Irish share of UK beef imports at 64% in May

Irish share of UK beef imports at 64% in May

Less Irish beef available, along with alternative sources of supply, means Irish share of UK beef imports is down.

NEWS 22 July 2026

UK stalls with ban on Brazilian beef

UK stalls with ban on Brazilian beef

London has decided not to follow Brussels on the issue, and will instead carry out its own review into Brazilian standards.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 July 2026

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