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Argentinian beef looks set to stay on EU plates as Brazil's shut out looms

An EU audit of Mercosur member Argentina found an effective system of beef export controls, a stark contrast to the performance to its Brazilian neighbours.

NEWS 24 August 2026

Argentinian beef looks set to stay on EU plates as Brazil's shut out looms

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Fodder and grain crises will require ‘pan-European response’ - MEP Kelleher

Fodder and grain crises will require ‘pan-European response’ - MEP Kelleher

NEWS 18 August 2026

Opinion: if we fail young farmers, we risk our food security

Opinion: if we fail young farmers, we risk our food security

OPINION 12 August 2026

Colm McCarthy: reality check for Ireland’s EU presidency turn

Colm McCarthy: reality check for Ireland’s EU presidency turn

Colm McCarthy: reality check for Ireland’s EU presidency turn

VIEWPOINTS 29 July 2026

CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

NEWS 27 July 2026

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€300m energy support scheme approved by EU

€300m energy support scheme approved by EU

The scheme will be open to companies at significant risk of moving activities outside the EU to locations where environmental measures are absent or less ambitious, the European Commission has said.

NEWS 2 July 2026

EU approves €41m Greek fertiliser aid scheme

EU approves €41m Greek fertiliser aid scheme

Greek agricultural companies will receive grants covering 15% of eligible fertiliser costs under a new EU-approved state aid scheme.

NEWS 2 July 2026

Part-time farmers are active farmers – Minister

Part-time farmers are active farmers – Minister

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said that his position is clear entering in to European Council negotiations and he will be pushing to get an agreed position on the active farmer definition

SCHEMES 2 July 2026

Irish food labels challenge packaging ‘health claims’

Irish food labels challenge packaging ‘health claims’

Small food producers who are having trouble navigating EU law around making health claims on labels, say they have nowhere to turn for advice.

NEWS 2 July 2026

Brussels adopts new livestock strategy

Brussels adopts new livestock strategy

EU Livestock Strategy and a Protein Action Plan identifies the challenges and aspires to strengthen the viability of both categories of EU agriculture.

NEWS 2 July 2026

EU livestock strategy and protein action plan adopted

EU livestock strategy and protein action plan adopted

European Commission launches livestock strategy and protein plan to enhance EU production.

NEWS 2 July 2026

Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

A doubling of ring-fenced funds from 3% to 6% is an enticement for young farmers, but it is undermined by the proposed CAP budget being cut by over 20%.

NEWS 2 July 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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