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The hard work begins on EU budget

Negotiations on the EU budget are set to begin with both sides apparently further apart than ever.

NEWS 7 October 2026

The hard work begins on EU budget

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EU lamb prices running 7% to 8% higher

EU lamb prices running 7% to 8% higher

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Grazing allowed in geese and swans action

Grazing allowed in geese and swans action

SCHEMES 7 October 2026

Mullooly demands immediate €46m fertiliser support and review of CBAM

Mullooly demands immediate €46m fertiliser support and review of CBAM

Mullooly demands immediate €46m fertiliser support and review of CBAM

NEWS 5 October 2026

Spain tops EU farmgate lamb price at over €10/kg

Spain tops EU farmgate lamb price at over €10/kg

Spain tops EU farmgate lamb price at over €10/kg

MARKETS 3 October 2026

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Flat beef quotes back in vogue

Flat beef quotes back in vogue

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest beef quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Brazilian beef shut out of EU for two years

Brazilian beef shut out of EU for two years

The European Commission turns the screw on imports, saying that there will be no Brazilian beef on EU supermarket shelves for at least two years.

NEWS 23 September 2026

‘No Brazilian beef for two years’: Commission commits to lengthy ban

‘No Brazilian beef for two years’: Commission commits to lengthy ban

The European Commission turns the screw on imports, saying that there will be no Brazilian beef on EU supermarket shelves for at least two years.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Audit paves way for re-entry of Brazilian poultry into EU just weeks after ban

Audit paves way for re-entry of Brazilian poultry into EU just weeks after ban

European Commission's latest audit of Brazilian poultry claims that a 'recently implemented' system geared at achieving compliance with EU standards is 'working effectively'.

POULTRY 23 September 2026

Irish Ferries issued notice on alleged animal-welfare regulation breaches

Irish Ferries issued notice on alleged animal-welfare regulation breaches

Several NGOs have issued a formal notice to Irish Ferries on alleged breaches of animal-welfare regulations. The company has 15 days to respond before legal action is considered.

NEWS 23 September 2026

European Commissioner to officially open FBD National Dairy Show

European Commissioner to officially open FBD National Dairy Show

Cork native Michael McGrath will perform the official opening of the 2026 FBD National Dairy Show.

PEDIGREE 23 September 2026

Almost 60% of farmers opposed to planned abolition of entitlements

Almost 60% of farmers opposed to planned abolition of entitlements

Most farmers are not convinced on plans to scrap entitlements and push convergence to 100% from 2028.

NEWS 23 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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