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Brazilian beef shut out of EU for two years

The European Commission turns the screw on imports, saying that there will be no Brazilian beef on EU supermarket shelves for at least two years.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Brazilian beef shut out of EU for two years

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‘No Brazilian beef for two years’: Commission commits to lengthy ban

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My Farming Week: How Kay O'Sullivan runs her Cork farm without buying ration

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New farmer funds and extra scheme places promised as nature plan drafted

New farmer funds and extra scheme places promised as nature plan drafted

New farmer funds and extra scheme places promised as nature plan drafted

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Watch: behind the 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year’s cucumber enterprise

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Brazilian beef: Hansen insists new Livestock Strategy is working for farms

Brazilian beef: Hansen insists new Livestock Strategy is working for farms

The closure of EU markets to Brazilian beef is an example of the Brussels putting its new Livestock Strategy into action, Commissioner Hansen has said.

NEWS 27 July 2026

'Money for nothing' - Gorman says proposed CAP leaves farming in dire straits

'Money for nothing' - Gorman says proposed CAP leaves farming in dire straits

The first IFA regional CAP meeting in Limerick highlighted the extent of the cuts in farm supports proposed by the European Commission.

NEWS 27 July 2026

UK wants ‘assurance’ on Brazilian imports

UK wants ‘assurance’ on Brazilian imports

The latest figures show the UK imported 6,687t of fresh and frozen beef from Brazil during the first half of 2026, which is up 46% on the same period last year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 July 2026

Is it time for CAP cards on the table?

Is it time for CAP cards on the table?

While the budget is yet unknown, it's hard for any organisation to define its programme priorities. But the window of opportunity to influence them will close soon enough.

DEALER 27 July 2026

Beekeepers seek divine intervention in Rome

Beekeepers seek divine intervention in Rome

The European Beekeepers Association has been granted a special audience with Pope Leo XIV on December 11.

NEWS 27 July 2026

Brussels defends CAP cuts: 'your governments simply won’t pay more'

Brussels defends CAP cuts: 'your governments simply won’t pay more'

Politicians from across the EU gathered in Dublin Castle on Monday for a conference on farming called by the Oireachtas agriculture committee.

NEWS 27 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

MEP Maria Walsh warned that US-style farm conglomerates could be coming down the tracks if CAP supports are cut.

NEWS 27 July 2026

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New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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