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Importance of native grain use

'Native grain buyers competing with mills not using Irish grain.' - Brian Jacob, Co Waterford.

LETTERS 21 January 2026

Importance of native grain use

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Will 'Sub' story sink Murrin?

Will 'Sub' story sink Murrin?

DEALER 21 January 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 January 2026

Grain growers question scrutiny of grain imports

Grain growers question scrutiny of grain imports

Grain growers question scrutiny of grain imports

NEWS 26 November 2025

Cable is broken on Mercosur handbrake- Fitzmaurice

Cable is broken on Mercosur handbrake- Fitzmaurice

Cable is broken on Mercosur handbrake- Fitzmaurice

NEWS 26 November 2025

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It’s starting to look a lot like Mercosur before Christmas

It’s starting to look a lot like Mercosur before Christmas

Momentum building to get Mercosur trade deal ratified by Member states at December EU Council meeting.

NEWS 12 September 2025

Consumers turn to eggs for protein

Consumers turn to eggs for protein

Adam Woods reports from last week’s World Meat Congress which took place in Brazil.

MARKETS 12 September 2025

ICSA to hold Mercosur protest outside Leinster House

ICSA to hold Mercosur protest outside Leinster House

ICSA president Seán McNamara said while the Government said it is against Mercosur and has raised concerns in Brussels, “it has been little more than going through the motions”.

NEWS 12 September 2025

Carbery Group snaps up Brazilian flavours company Solutaste

Carbery Group snaps up Brazilian flavours company Solutaste

The purchase marks the second acquisition move of Carbery’s taste wing, named Synergy, in South America.

NEWS 12 September 2025

Agriculture commissioner leads mission to Brazil

Agriculture commissioner leads mission to Brazil

Bord Bia and Ornua are taking part in a trade mission to Brazil this week, which is being led by European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen.

NEWS 12 September 2025

Farmer Writes: agriculture a sacrificial cow in Mercosur deal

Farmer Writes: agriculture a sacrificial cow in Mercosur deal

The Mercosur deal is not the first time that Ireland will have to compete against cheaper Argentinian beef and therein lies an interesting little story which I shall tell you now.

FARMER WRITES 12 September 2025

Mercosur beef hits 15-year high for EU imports

Mercosur beef hits 15-year high for EU imports

More beef from South America comes to Europe to fill the demand created by reduced production in European countries.

NEWS 12 September 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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