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EU doubles down on Brazilian beef ban

Adam Woods reports from Brussels, where the European Commission have doubled down on the Brazilian beef import ban commencing on 3 September.

NEWS 2 July 2026

EU doubles down on Brazilian beef ban

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CAP could force Ireland to provide farmers the option of crop insurance

CAP could force Ireland to provide farmers the option of crop insurance

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Security in Brussels

Security in Brussels

DEALER 24 June 2026

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

NEWS 19 June 2026

Commission proposes additional €300m in EU crisis funds for fertiliser

Commission proposes additional €300m in EU crisis funds for fertiliser

Commission proposes additional €300m in EU crisis funds for fertiliser

NEWS 11 June 2026

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CAP’s standalone budget still looks set to be scrapped

CAP’s standalone budget still looks set to be scrapped

There have been significant developments in the next EU long-term budget since the Commission had proposed deep cuts to farm funds almost one year ago.

NEWS 23 May 2026

Reform to diminish CAP’s standing

Reform to diminish CAP’s standing

CAP schemes may no not have their own standalone plan for implementation after 2027 under the European Commission's proposals.

NEWS 23 May 2026

Commission tight-lipped on measures or funds for upcoming livestock strategy

Commission tight-lipped on measures or funds for upcoming livestock strategy

The Commission is giving away little detail on a new strategy, that it said will cover livestock policies, ranging from food import standards to extensification on climate grounds.

NEWS 23 May 2026

Ireland referred to EU court over private peat cutting

Ireland referred to EU court over private peat cutting

It remains to be seen whether the action is intended to clamp down on the milling of peat for use in horticulture, the cutting of turf on private lands or both.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 23 May 2026

Where does your BISS payment sit compared to other farmers’?

Where does your BISS payment sit compared to other farmers’?

Find out how much of the 2025 BISS spend went on the top 10% of participants, as well as how your payment compares to the rest of the country's.

NEWS 23 May 2026

You like your politics here,eh?

You like your politics here,eh?

Ireland's nominee for the director general job at the FAO in Rome, was in great form as he spoke in front of a global audience in Kildare last week but there may have been too much politics for some.

DEALER 23 May 2026

Opinion: there's little sign of urgency in EU's fertiliser action plan

Opinion: there's little sign of urgency in EU's fertiliser action plan

While less than half of Galway west and Dublin central vote, what do we take from the EU's Fertiliser Action Plan?

OPINION 23 May 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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