IFA

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 9 December 2025

IFA wants EU officials up before Oireachtas to account for Brazilian beef recall

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Reaction: derogation extension a ‘relief’ for farmers

Reaction: derogation extension a ‘relief’ for farmers

NEWS 9 December 2025

Irish Farmers Journal to appear at the Oireachtas following Brazil beef exposé

Irish Farmers Journal to appear at the Oireachtas following Brazil beef exposé

NEWS 8 December 2025

Soft succession skills should be taught in the Green Cert

Soft succession skills should be taught in the Green Cert

Soft succession skills should be taught in the Green Cert

NEWS 6 December 2025

IFA’s live crib opens in heart of Dublin

IFA’s live crib opens in heart of Dublin

IFA’s live crib opens in heart of Dublin

NEWS 5 December 2025

ADVERTISEMENT

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 2 December 2025

IFA chief Gorman to drive tractor to Brussels to join farmer protest

IFA chief Gorman to drive tractor to Brussels to join farmer protest

The IFA expects the EU farmer protests on 18 December to be the largest farmer demonstrations in over a decade.

NEWS 2 December 2025

Brazilian beef with banned hormones enters EU foodchain

Brazilian beef with banned hormones enters EU foodchain

Adam Woods reports on an EU investigation into Brazilian beef containing banned hormones entering the EU food chain last month

MARKETS 2 December 2025

IFA backs planning guidelines for solar farms

IFA backs planning guidelines for solar farms

IFA farm business chair Bill O'Keeffe has said there needs to be more investment in the grid infrastructure to allow solar farm developments to be situated in the most suitable areas.

NEWS 2 December 2025

Beef Trends: no Christmas cheer in beef quotes

Beef Trends: no Christmas cheer in beef quotes

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

MARKETS 2 December 2025

Projections for farm incomes for 2026 are 'concerning' – IFA

Projections for farm incomes for 2026 are 'concerning' – IFA

IFA warns of "clouds on horizon" for farm incomes in 2026.

NEWS 2 December 2025

Listen: undercover - Brazilian beef exposed

Listen: undercover - Brazilian beef exposed

The Irish Farmers Journal and IFA team recount their investigation into beef production systems in Brazil and the ongoing fall-out.

NEWS 2 December 2025

SPONSORED

Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

Udder Vital Bolus can be used for animals with somatic cell count problems and during the transition period.

Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

LOAD MORE STORIES