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European car makers face similar problems to beef producers

The growth of Chinese electric vehicle sales in the EU is to motor manufacturers what beef imports is to farmers.

NEWS 25 October 2026

European car makers face similar problems to beef producers

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Three meetings and a CAP fund funeral

Three meetings and a CAP fund funeral

DEALER 14 October 2026

Audit paves way for re-entry of Brazilian poultry into EU just weeks after ban

Audit paves way for re-entry of Brazilian poultry into EU just weeks after ban

POULTRY 28 September 2026

Government parties lose their majority among farmers

Government parties lose their majority among farmers

Government parties lose their majority among farmers

NEWS 16 September 2026

Brazil ban should boost demand and farm-gate prices for Irish beef

Brazil ban should boost demand and farm-gate prices for Irish beef

Brazil ban should boost demand and farm-gate prices for Irish beef

NEWS 3 September 2026

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Editorial: EU ban on Brazilian beef and poultry the correct decision

Editorial: EU ban on Brazilian beef and poultry the correct decision

A huge gap still exists between Brazilian production standards and European standards.

VIEWPOINTS 2 September 2026

Brake on EU meat imports from Brazil

Brake on EU meat imports from Brazil

Upward momentum for EU beef and poultry meat imports from Brazil will end with suspension due to come into effect this week.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Brazilian beef off EU menu

Brazilian beef off EU menu

Brazil exported just shy of 50,000t of beef to the EU in the first half of the year, an increase from just over 30,000 tonne in the same period in 2025.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Brazilian beef ban looms as EU has no guarantee of compliance with rules

Brazilian beef ban looms as EU has no guarantee of compliance with rules

An audit is ongoing in Brazil this week into poultry and honey, with the Commission expecting it to conclude at the end of the week.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Trump's beef bailout proves timely for Brazil

Trump's beef bailout proves timely for Brazil

The president’s announcement of tariff-free beef imports is perfectly timed for Brazil .

NEWS 26 August 2026

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

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

Brazilian beef to be excluded from EU audit

Brazilian beef to be excluded from EU audit

Brazilian chicken could avoid an EU ban from September, but its beef still looks set to be excluded.

NEWS 19 August 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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