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Editorial: EU recall of Brazilian hormone beef undermines promises

The EU Commission has always lauded its strong record on controls and checks on product coming into the EU market.

VIEWPOINTS 3 December 2025

Editorial: EU recall of Brazilian hormone beef undermines promises

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Editorial: fresh conditions attached to derogation

Editorial: fresh conditions attached to derogation

VIEWPOINTS 3 December 2025

Editorial: Teagasc outlook positive but clouds on horizon

Editorial: Teagasc outlook positive but clouds on horizon

VIEWPOINTS 3 December 2025

Editorial: bluetongue - vigilance needed

Editorial: bluetongue - vigilance needed

Editorial: bluetongue - vigilance needed

VIEWPOINTS 3 December 2025

Editorial: ‘Christmas dinner is more expensive'

Editorial: ‘Christmas dinner is more expensive'

Editorial: ‘Christmas dinner is more expensive'

EDITORIAL 3 December 2025

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Editorial: Carrick Winter Fair a huge success

Editorial: Carrick Winter Fair a huge success

The biggest highlight of all was the number of young people involved in all aspects of the sale

VIEWPOINTS 19 November 2025

Editorial: schemes – empty promises

Editorial: schemes – empty promises

It is nothing short of disingenuous for political parties and Government ministers to promise farmers increased payment rates pre-election, only to retract those commitments after the fact.

VIEWPOINTS 19 November 2025

Editorial: Brazil exposed – the fallout continues

Editorial: Brazil exposed – the fallout continues

There simply isn’t similar standards being applied to Brazilian beef production and getting them up to that level will be a long and laborious process.

VIEWPOINTS 19 November 2025

Editorial: FTMTA economic report

Editorial: FTMTA economic report

Some of Ireland’s biggest machinery companies began at the bench of a farmyard, and have grown to become major exporters and flag-bearers for Ireland abroad.

VIEWPOINTS 19 November 2025

Editorial: ‘make your list, check it twice and try to shop local'

Editorial: ‘make your list, check it twice and try to shop local'

Black Friday weekend is upon us, but try and stick to your budget.

EDITORIAL 19 November 2025

Editorial: Brazilian beef antibiotic scandal exposed

Editorial: Brazilian beef antibiotic scandal exposed

It’s ironic that over the next two weeks, Irish farmers will have to deal with further restrictions on the purchase of worm dosing products, while Brazil moves in the opposite direction.

VIEWPOINTS 19 November 2025

Editorial: blackgrass risk

Editorial: blackgrass risk

There is an immediate need for a campaign that increases awareness of and education about the risk posed by blackgrass

VIEWPOINTS 19 November 2025

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