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Mercosur battle still not over

Over the last number of weeks, the fact that beef labelled as Brazilian is circulating in Ireland has been highlighted.

VIEWPOINTS 14 January 2026

Mercosur battle still not over

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Editorial: Bord Bia figures and access to China

Editorial: Bord Bia figures and access to China

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Editorial: powerful Athlone protest

Editorial: powerful Athlone protest

Editorial: powerful Athlone protest

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Editorial: ‘farmers battling against the Mercosur deal will need support'

Editorial: ‘farmers battling against the Mercosur deal will need support'

Editorial: ‘farmers battling against the Mercosur deal will need support'

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Dairy market uncertainty for first half of 2026

Dairy market uncertainty for first half of 2026

Adam Woods takes a look at the dairy outlook and what farmers can do to prepare for a lean first six months of 2026.

EDITORIAL 30 December 2025

Editorial: ‘who is looking at your child online?

Editorial: ‘who is looking at your child online?

It's the year to be more mindful about social media posts. Who is looking at your children online?

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Editorial: farm deaths double in 2025

Editorial: farm deaths double in 2025

Adam Woods takes a look at the 2025 farm fatality figures and asks some questions around what can be done to reduce farm deaths.

EDITORIAL 30 December 2025

Editorial: slurry rules adherence

Editorial: slurry rules adherence

Adam Woods takes a look at the importance of adhering to the slurry spreading rules to avoid any damage to water quality.

EDITORIAL 30 December 2025

EU pushes for Mercosur signing as Irish farmers take to streets

EU pushes for Mercosur signing as Irish farmers take to streets

Adam Woods takes a look at the latest developments in relation to the Mercosur trade deal ahead of this Saturday’s protest in Athlone.

EDITORIAL 30 December 2025

Editorial: BVD eradication – have lessons been learned?

Editorial: BVD eradication – have lessons been learned?

Many farmers feel that the swift eradication of BVD was over-promised to get industry buy in at the very beginning of the programme, but has still failed to deliver BVD-free status.

VIEWPOINTS 30 December 2025

Editorial: launch of biosecurity plan

Editorial: launch of biosecurity plan

The success of any farm operation involving animals relies greatly on those animals staying healthy and free from disease.

VIEWPOINTS 30 December 2025

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How calving alerts take the pressure off

Calving season is just around the corner and many dairy farmers are preparing for one of the busiest times of the year.

How calving alerts take the pressure off

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