Irish Farmers Journal

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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Farm Tech Talk: dealing with the heatwave and what to expect at Beef2026

Farm Tech Talk: dealing with the heatwave and what to expect at Beef2026

NEWS 26 June 2026

First detail of new NAP plan emerges

First detail of new NAP plan emerges

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 June 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 June 2026

Editorial: visit BEEF2026 at Teagasc Grange

Editorial: visit BEEF2026 at Teagasc Grange

Editorial: visit BEEF2026 at Teagasc Grange

VIEWPOINTS 24 June 2026

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Camera at the Mart: factory agents active in Mohill

Camera at the Mart: factory agents active in Mohill

Adam Woods reports from Aurivo Mart in Mohill for its general cattle sale last Saturday.

MARKETS 27 May 2026

Qualifiers for Young Stockperson and Young Shepherd competitions get underway

Qualifiers for Young Stockperson and Young Shepherd competitions get underway

The Irish Shows Association (ISA) along with FBD Insurance and the Irish Farmers Journal have launched the 2026 Young Shepherd/Shepherdess and Young Stockperson competitions, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 27 May 2026

Watch: highlights from Cereals at Diddly Squat Farm

Watch: highlights from Cereals at Diddly Squat Farm

Take a look at the Cereals event that was held in England on Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Average calf prices up to €120 above levels seen in 2025

Average calf prices up to €120 above levels seen in 2025

Last year's record prices for calves were left for dust by a sky-high trade throughout this past spring.

MARKETS 27 May 2026

Agri crime at record low, despite rising cost

Agri crime at record low, despite rising cost

The cost of rural crime in Northern Ireland appears to be at odds with the number of incidents reported to police.

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 May 2026

One in five badgers test TB positive in NI

One in five badgers test TB positive in NI

In 2025, DAERA tested 382 dead badgers across NI and 75 of these were subsequently confirmed as TB positive.

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 May 2026

Beef Trends: paid prices not in line with quotes

Beef Trends: paid prices not in line with quotes

Adam Woods has the latest information on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes available for finished cattle.

MARKETS 27 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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