Mercosur

Brazil scrambles to meet EU beef rules

Adam Woods has the latest on the proposed EU ban on Brazilian beef to come into effect on 3 September 2026.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Brazil scrambles to meet EU beef rules

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The Big Interview: Phil Hogan on the CAP budget, Trump and that FAO job

The Big Interview: Phil Hogan on the CAP budget, Trump and that FAO job

NEWS 3 June 2026

No by-election blues for Fine Gael

No by-election blues for Fine Gael

DEALER 27 May 2026

Potential ban on Brazilian beef a 'clear shot' – Heydon

Potential ban on Brazilian beef a 'clear shot' – Heydon

Potential ban on Brazilian beef a 'clear shot' – Heydon

NEWS 27 May 2026

China’s ‘beef or bust’ diplomacy squeezes Brazilian beef exporters

China’s ‘beef or bust’ diplomacy squeezes Brazilian beef exporters

China’s ‘beef or bust’ diplomacy squeezes Brazilian beef exporters

VIEWPOINTS 27 May 2026

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Dempsey at Large: The €8/kg mirage

Dempsey at Large: The €8/kg mirage

The forecast was very clear - an average factory price of €8/kg for 2026 could be expected. Did this forecast give a sense of misplaced confidence to the sector?

VIEWPOINTS 6 May 2026

Editorial: Brazil beef ban the right decision

Editorial: Brazil beef ban the right decision

It will take years for Brazil to implement any type of recording system of usage of antibiotics on farms, writes Adam Woods.

VIEWPOINTS 6 May 2026

Trade deals come home to roost

Trade deals come home to roost

Chicken has been a low-cost competitor for beef over decades. Greater access for beef imports through trade deals is a new challenge.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Beef Trends: lowest cow kill in 2026

Beef Trends: lowest cow kill in 2026

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

MARKETS 6 May 2026

Brussels’ threat to ban Brazilian meat is an ‘important first step’ – IFA

Brussels’ threat to ban Brazilian meat is an ‘important first step’ – IFA

The IFA has called on the Commission to push ahead with a ban on Brazilian meat imports, pencilled in from September – unless the country complies with EU antibiotic rules.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Canadian farmers oppose Mercosur deal

Canadian farmers oppose Mercosur deal

Canada is a real possibility for the next Mercosur trade deal and Canadian beef producers are worried.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Beef Trends: pressure on quotes

Beef Trends: pressure on quotes

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

MARKETS 6 May 2026

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