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Trump administration backs down on beef import plan

The intention was to sign an executive order allowing more beef imports, on Monday.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Trump administration backs down on beef import plan

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WORLD 29 April 2026

Mercosur deal comes into effect on Friday

Mercosur deal comes into effect on Friday

NEWS 29 April 2026

'Facts don’t bear out the emotion' on Mercosur fears, Kelly claims

'Facts don’t bear out the emotion' on Mercosur fears, Kelly claims

'Facts don’t bear out the emotion' on Mercosur fears, Kelly claims

NEWS 29 April 2026

Beef Trends: kill back 80,000 head on 2025

Beef Trends: kill back 80,000 head on 2025

Beef Trends: kill back 80,000 head on 2025

MARKETS 15 April 2026

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Big increase in Australian and Brazilian beef exports

Big increase in Australian and Brazilian beef exports

More beef coming out of Australia and Brazil in 2026 and their quota's for China are filling quickly

NEWS 23 February 2026

How trade deals get negotiated

How trade deals get negotiated

Phelim O'Neill speaks to John Clarke who headed the negotiation on agriculture access in EU trade negotiations with Mercosur and Australia prior to retirement to find out what happens inside the room.

NEWS 23 February 2026

EU-Australia deal increases market access

EU-Australia deal increases market access

Australian meat industry not happy with increased access to the EU market for beef and sheepmeat.

NEWS 23 February 2026

Potential markets for Irish offal

Potential markets for Irish offal

"The CSO data also highlights the global demand for Irish offal." – Marian Condren, Co Laois.

LETTERS 23 February 2026

First decline in China’s annual beef imports

First decline in China’s annual beef imports

The drop in volume is small, but it marks a turning point in the upward trend of China's apparent insatiable appetite for beef imports.

NEWS 23 February 2026

Good news, bad news on US tariffs

Good news, bad news on US tariffs

US Supreme Court decision throws Trump’s tariff policy into disarray.

NEWS 23 February 2026

Latest Trump tariffs – good for beef, bad for dairy

Latest Trump tariffs – good for beef, bad for dairy

While details remain unclear, the latest tariff announcement will cause further global trade disruption.

NEWS 23 February 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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