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'Surprise': September's looming EU meat import ban caught Brazil off guard

Brazil has said EU officials need to explain the reasons for a proposed EU ban on Brazilian meat imports from September.

NEWS 15 May 2026

'Surprise': September's looming EU meat import ban caught Brazil off guard

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Pensioners should continue to receive CAP payments - Sinn Féin

Pensioners should continue to receive CAP payments - Sinn Féin

NEWS 14 May 2026

Heydon to fight to retain CAP payments for pensioners and part-time farmers

Heydon to fight to retain CAP payments for pensioners and part-time farmers

NEWS 14 May 2026

Potential EU ban on meat imports from Brazil

Potential EU ban on meat imports from Brazil

Potential EU ban on meat imports from Brazil

NEWS 13 May 2026

Brazilian beef faces EU ban

Brazilian beef faces EU ban

Brazilian beef faces EU ban

NEWS 13 May 2026

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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

Brazilian meat could be banned from EU from September

Brazilian meat could be banned from EU from September

Brazilian meat is on a collision course with EU food safety standards, with the European Commission considering an all-out import ban from September.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Young Stock Podcast: the Rossie fighting farmers’ corner in Brussels

Young Stock Podcast: the Rossie fighting farmers’ corner in Brussels

This week's Young Stock Podcast features senior policy adviser with Copa Cogeca Niall Curley.

NEWS 6 May 2026

2027 EU water quality targets to be missed by all countries - Department

2027 EU water quality targets to be missed by all countries - Department

A senior Department inspector has warned that Ireland missing its water quality targets could be more significant than other EU countries against the nitrates derogation backdrop.

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

EU law scuppers Dutch efforts to curb calf imports

EU law scuppers Dutch efforts to curb calf imports

Plans to stop the import of Irish calves to the Netherlands appear to have been halted as the regulations governing it are a European matter not a national one writes Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 6 May 2026

Still time to vaccinate against bluetongue – Department

Still time to vaccinate against bluetongue – Department

The vaccine does not prevent animals contracting bluetongue, but it does reduce the symptoms on vaccinated livestock.

NEWS 6 May 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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