Deforestation

Over 650,000t of Mercosur feed imported

Grain and feed from Mercosur countries continues to be imported into Ireland at high levels according to data from the CSO.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Over 650,000t of Mercosur feed imported

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Ireland needs to up its game on beef marketing

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UCD, SETU, CAFRE and ATU to face off at Great Agri-Food Debate final

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Cable is broken on Mercosur handbrake- Fitzmaurice

Cable is broken on Mercosur handbrake- Fitzmaurice

Farmers being sold down the Amazon river, says Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice.

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Tagging and traceability trouble in Brazil

Tagging and traceability trouble in Brazil

Adam Woods reports on tagging and traceability issues that were found on a recent trip to Brazil.

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Tillage Podcast: chatting to a positive Wexford tillage farmer

Tillage Podcast: chatting to a positive Wexford tillage farmer

This week’s show features an interview with a young farmer from Wexford and covers blackgrass seed imports and possible changes to the two crop rule.

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Talks to begin on simplification of deforestation regulation

Talks to begin on simplification of deforestation regulation

The regulation on deforestation-free products entered into force in June 2023.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Editorial: Brazilian beef antibiotic scandal exposed

Editorial: Brazilian beef antibiotic scandal exposed

It’s ironic that over the next two weeks, Irish farmers will have to deal with further restrictions on the purchase of worm dosing products, while Brazil moves in the opposite direction.

VIEWPOINTS 5 November 2025

Is there Irish opportunity as the EU deforestation regulations face vote?

Is there Irish opportunity as the EU deforestation regulations face vote?

EU Deforestation Regulations are in limbo at present. As uncertainty enters markets there could be opportunity for Irish feed.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Grain Trends: prices up and another Irish announcement

Grain Trends: prices up and another Irish announcement

Grain prices were looking positive this week, with a number of factors feeding into the markets.

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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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