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Farm Tech Talk: calf trade, Mercosur safeguards and wool insulation

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, the team brings you the latest on the Bord Bia and IFA standoff, the calf trade, what the new VAT changes mean for you and using grass and wool in building materials.

PODCAST 13 February 2026

Farm Tech Talk: calf trade, Mercosur safeguards and wool insulation

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Editorial: Mercosur safeguards passed

Editorial: Mercosur safeguards passed

VIEWPOINTS 11 February 2026

Farmer Writes: €3,000 for roan heifer

Farmer Writes: €3,000 for roan heifer

FARMER WRITES 11 February 2026

Airport cap rises, CAP shrinks

Airport cap rises, CAP shrinks

Airport cap rises, CAP shrinks

DEALER 11 February 2026

New Mercosur safeguards could see lower tariffs suspended

New Mercosur safeguards could see lower tariffs suspended

New Mercosur safeguards could see lower tariffs suspended

NEWS 11 February 2026

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China is not happening for Irish beef

China is not happening for Irish beef

Following the Taoiseach's visit to China and recent reopening of the market to Irish beef, the door has been closed again because of bluetongue.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Commission holds cards tight on Mercosur

Commission holds cards tight on Mercosur

While the Commission has a mandate to provisionally implement Mercosur before EU courts give their ruling on the matter, no decision has yet been taken, according to Hansen.

NEWS 28 January 2026

South American imports are small, but important

South American imports are small, but important

The issue of food imports has become a hot topic in recent weeks, so we’ve taken a look at the numbers to see how much there is coming into the country.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Pressure increases for early Mercosur implementation

Pressure increases for early Mercosur implementation

The European Commission has the power to provisionally implement the controversial trade deal

NEWS 28 January 2026

Dempsey at Large: Mercosur protests – more than just 1%

Dempsey at Large: Mercosur protests – more than just 1%

Nobody pretends that traceability, environmental and animal health regulations in the Brazilian beef industry are or will be remotely comparable with those operating in the EU.

VIEWPOINTS 28 January 2026

Beefing up the Food Safety Authority of Ireland.

Beefing up the Food Safety Authority of Ireland.

"If it goes ahead, Mercosur will present many new challenges with regard to traceability" – Una O'Connor, Prosperous, Co Kildare.

LETTERS 28 January 2026

Food processing industry safeguards

Food processing industry safeguards

"Mercosur beef in Irish retail food stores" – Martin McGarry, Ballintogher, Co Sligo.

LETTERS 28 January 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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