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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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Editorial: Brazil beef ban the right decision

Editorial: Brazil beef ban the right decision

VIEWPOINTS 13 May 2026

Is biomass set to boom?

Is biomass set to boom?

RENEWABLES 13 May 2026

Brazilian beef faces EU ban

Brazilian beef faces EU ban

Brazilian beef faces EU ban

NEWS 13 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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2027 EU water quality targets to be missed by all countries - Department

2027 EU water quality targets to be missed by all countries - Department

A senior Department inspector has warned that Ireland missing its water quality targets could be more significant than other EU countries against the nitrates derogation backdrop.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Short supply continues to bolster EU beef prices

Short supply continues to bolster EU beef prices

A shortage of animals and the decline in production, together with a decreased competitiveness due to high prices, is limiting the EU’s capacity to export.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Split attitudes to CAP payment redistribution plans

Split attitudes to CAP payment redistribution plans

Two-thirds of consultation respondents oppose the Commission's plan to stop CAP income supports for farmers in receipt of a state pension by 2032.

NEWS 29 April 2026

ACRES-like measures advised for new agri-environmental scheme

ACRES-like measures advised for new agri-environmental scheme

Grassland agri-environmental measures should be targeted to areas of intensive dairy, the Commission has advised member states for the next CAP.

NEWS 29 April 2026

ICSA sounds alarm on Commission's CAP thinking with part-time farmers

ICSA sounds alarm on Commission's CAP thinking with part-time farmers

Genuine working farmers would be hit if Commission plans to axe funding for part-time farmers

NEWS 29 April 2026

60,000 in CAP payment battle

60,000 in CAP payment battle

European Commission plans to restrict CAP funds to those earning a majority of their income from farming leaves 60,000 Irish farmers in limbo.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Possible CAP delay boosts trading of entitlements

Possible CAP delay boosts trading of entitlements

Last week’s insinuation by Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon that there is a high likelihood of the current CAP rolling over to 2028 is improving the prospect of buying entitlements.

SCHEMES 29 April 2026

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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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