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Flesh-eating pest confirmed in calf in Texas

Despite the US halting Mexican imports last year in an effort to prevent the entry of the new world screwworm, the pest has been confirmed in a three-week-old calf in Texas.

NEWS 4 June 2026

Flesh-eating pest confirmed in calf in Texas

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Trump’s tariffs didn’t derail dairy exports to the US

Trump’s tariffs didn’t derail dairy exports to the US

NEWS 29 May 2026

China reopens to US beef

China reopens to US beef

NEWS 24 May 2026

Tillage podcast: French perspective, a world of seed and trade deals

Tillage podcast: French perspective, a world of seed and trade deals

Tillage podcast: French perspective, a world of seed and trade deals

NEWS 21 May 2026

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Market digest - stories from around the world

Market digest - stories from around the world

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EU reaches provisional agreement on trade deal

EU reaches provisional agreement on trade deal

A final vote on the deal in the European Parliament is expected by mid-June.

NEWS 10 May 2026

Gun ammunition supplies are tight but there is no scarcity

Gun ammunition supplies are tight but there is no scarcity

The continuing war in Ukraine - and increased military demand - has put massive pressure on the supply of bullets for sports and hunting rifles.

NEWS 10 May 2026

Trump wrestles with beef

Trump wrestles with beef

Geo-political issues dominated the headlines during President Trump's visit to China, but US farmers will be looking for a reset of trade relations.

NEWS 10 May 2026

Challenges in distilling markets can be overcome

Challenges in distilling markets can be overcome

Distilling markets are challenging at present, but there is positivity ahead and demand for Guinness is helping malting barley markets.

NEWS 10 May 2026

Brazil’s beef exports pass 1m tonnes in April

Brazil’s beef exports pass 1m tonnes in April

Brazil's beef export performance so far in 2026 is the opposite of what was expected, but it could change as the year progresses.

NEWS 10 May 2026

Trump administration backs down on beef import plan

Trump administration backs down on beef import plan

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

NEWS 10 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 10 May 2026

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'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

Wicklow dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

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