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'Surprise': September's looming EU meat import ban caught Brazil off guard

Brazil has said EU officials need to explain the reasons for a proposed EU ban on Brazilian meat imports from September.

NEWS 15 May 2026

'Surprise': September's looming EU meat import ban caught Brazil off guard

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Potential EU ban on meat imports from Brazil

Potential EU ban on meat imports from Brazil

NEWS 13 May 2026

Brazilian beef faces EU ban

Brazilian beef faces EU ban

NEWS 13 May 2026

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

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

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

NEWS 12 May 2026

Brazilian meat could be banned from EU from September

Brazilian meat could be banned from EU from September

Brazilian meat could be banned from EU from September

NEWS 12 May 2026

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

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 3 December 2025

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

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

IFA leader Francie Gorman has sought farmer support for an anti-Mercosur protest organised by Independent Ireland in Athlone.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Stories that got farmers talking in 2025

Stories that got farmers talking in 2025

Here are the stories that generated the most discussion and commentary among farmers on social media throughout 2025.

NEWS 3 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

The IFA has told TDs and senators that they need to hear EU officials' explanations of how Brazilian beef containing banned hormones ended up in EU markets.

NEWS 3 December 2025

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

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

The Tánaiste insists that the Government's Mercosur position has not changed, but his failure to state that Ireland will vote no has been branded as 'extraordinary double-speak' by Sinn Féin.

NEWS 3 December 2025

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 3 December 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 3 December 2025

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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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