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Australia fills Chinese beef quota

Australia has its 2026 beef quota filled ahead of the halfway point in the year and Brazil will have its filled soon.

NEWS 28 June 2026

Australia fills Chinese beef quota

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Canadian farmers worry about Mercosur deal

Canadian farmers worry about Mercosur deal

NEWS 7 June 2026

Brazil scrambles to meet EU beef rules

Brazil scrambles to meet EU beef rules

NEWS 3 June 2026

The Big Interview: Phil Hogan on the CAP budget, Trump and that FAO job

The Big Interview: Phil Hogan on the CAP budget, Trump and that FAO job

The Big Interview: Phil Hogan on the CAP budget, Trump and that FAO job

NEWS 3 June 2026

No by-election blues for Fine Gael

No by-election blues for Fine Gael

No by-election blues for Fine Gael

DEALER 27 May 2026

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Potential ban on Brazilian beef a 'clear shot' – Heydon

Potential ban on Brazilian beef a 'clear shot' – Heydon

Minister Heydon said that if Brazil is being found not to meet the rules, it cannot continue to expect to get access to our market.

NEWS 12 May 2026

China’s ‘beef or bust’ diplomacy squeezes Brazilian beef exporters

China’s ‘beef or bust’ diplomacy squeezes Brazilian beef exporters

China absorbs roughly 60% of Brazil’s beef export revenues, making even localised friction a focal point for global commodities traders.

VIEWPOINTS 12 May 2026

Dempsey at Large: The €8/kg mirage

Dempsey at Large: The €8/kg mirage

The forecast was very clear - an average factory price of €8/kg for 2026 could be expected. Did this forecast give a sense of misplaced confidence to the sector?

VIEWPOINTS 12 May 2026

Editorial: Brazil beef ban the right decision

Editorial: Brazil beef ban the right decision

It will take years for Brazil to implement any type of recording system of usage of antibiotics on farms, writes Adam Woods.

VIEWPOINTS 12 May 2026

Trade deals come home to roost

Trade deals come home to roost

Chicken has been a low-cost competitor for beef over decades. Greater access for beef imports through trade deals is a new challenge.

NEWS 12 May 2026

Beef Trends: lowest cow kill in 2026

Beef Trends: lowest cow kill in 2026

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

MARKETS 12 May 2026

Brussels’ threat to ban Brazilian meat is an ‘important first step’ – IFA

Brussels’ threat to ban Brazilian meat is an ‘important first step’ – IFA

The IFA has called on the Commission to push ahead with a ban on Brazilian meat imports, pencilled in from September – unless the country complies with EU antibiotic rules.

NEWS 12 May 2026

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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

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