Brazilian Investigation

Mercosur would not prevent EU ban on Brazilian beef on food safety grounds

A Commission official has claimed that the EU-Mercosur free trade deal will not hinder any future EU bid to ban South American beef, if the move is justified on food safety or animal health grounds.

NEWS 16 January 2026

Mercosur would not prevent EU ban on Brazilian beef on food safety grounds

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IFA calls for ‘united front’ on opposing Mercosur at Saturday's protest

IFA calls for ‘united front’ on opposing Mercosur at Saturday's protest

NEWS 5 January 2026

Stories that got farmers talking in 2025

Stories that got farmers talking in 2025

NEWS 27 December 2025

IFA wants EU officials up before Oireachtas to account for Brazilian beef recall

IFA wants EU officials up before Oireachtas to account for Brazilian beef recall

IFA wants EU officials up before Oireachtas to account for Brazilian beef recall

NEWS 9 December 2025

Tánaiste stops short of definitive ‘no’ when pushed on Mercosur stance

Tánaiste stops short of definitive ‘no’ when pushed on Mercosur stance

Tánaiste stops short of definitive ‘no’ when pushed on Mercosur stance

NEWS 5 December 2025

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Brazilian hormone beef recall leaves Brussels a ‘laughing stock’ – IFA

Brazilian hormone beef recall leaves Brussels a ‘laughing stock’ – IFA

A recall of frozen supplies of Brazilian beef tainted with illegal hormones makes a mockery of the Commission's claims on beef imports, Francie Gorman has said.

NEWS 27 November 2025

Editorial: EU recall of Brazilian hormone beef undermines promises

Editorial: EU recall of Brazilian hormone beef undermines promises

The EU Commission has always lauded its strong record on controls and checks on product coming into the EU market.

VIEWPOINTS 27 November 2025

Brazilian beef with banned hormones enters EU foodchain

Brazilian beef with banned hormones enters EU foodchain

Adam Woods reports on an EU investigation into Brazilian beef containing banned hormones entering the EU food chain last month

MARKETS 27 November 2025

Listen: undercover - Brazilian beef exposed

Listen: undercover - Brazilian beef exposed

The Irish Farmers Journal and IFA team recount their investigation into beef production systems in Brazil and the ongoing fall-out.

NEWS 27 November 2025

Farm organisations outraged by Brazilian beef hormone recall

Farm organisations outraged by Brazilian beef hormone recall

The IFA, ICMSA and ICSA all reiterated calls for the Mercosur trade deal to be scrapped following the discovery of a banned hormone in Brazilian beef imported into the EU.

NEWS 27 November 2025

Farm Tech Talk: Brazil’s lack of tags, sheep and milk price outlook

Farm Tech Talk: Brazil’s lack of tags, sheep and milk price outlook

In this week's Farm Tech Talk, the team brings you the latest on Brazilian cattle tagging rules, BVD trends and milk price cuts.

NEWS 27 November 2025

EU 'cannot dictate' how antibiotics are sold outside the EU

EU 'cannot dictate' how antibiotics are sold outside the EU

Adam Woods details the EU Commission’s response to last week's publication of the Irish Farmers Journal investigation in Brazil.

NEWS 27 November 2025

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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