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Agribusiness
Brazil beef price rise good for Irish farmers
Phelim O'Neill
Surge in Brazilian cattle price over recent weeks will make exporters stronger sellers on global markets.
13 November 2024 News
Farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal through Brussels
The demonstration in the Belgian and EU capital included a march with tractors, crosses and signage with chanting such as ‘Free farmers, stop free trade’.
8 November 2024 Podcast
Farming News: farmers' voting intentions, fertiliser cuts and Brazilian beef
This week, the news team discuss a poll of farmers' general election voting intentions, proposed cuts to fertiliser limits and an EU audit of Brazilian beef.
Brazilian beef exports to balloon by 2034
Adam Woods takes a look at Brazilian meat exports and what direction they are headed in.
6 November 2024 News
Editorial: no guarantees on Brazilian beef imports
The report from the European Commission shows Brazil cannot prove its beef supplied to the EU market is not treated with Oestradiol 17.
6 November 2024 Viewpoints
China could set higher bar than EU for beef traceability
If China insists on lifetime traceability for beef imported from Brazil, it will have a higher standard than the EU.
3 November 2024 News
Tightening of agri relief changes delayed to allow for consultation
An Taoiseach addressed a major IFA farming and food summit on Thursday.
31 October 2024 News
Hormone-free Brazilian beef to EU cannot be guaranteed, report finds
The IFA president has called for the EU to immediately stop imports of beef from Brazil and cease negotiations with the Mercosur countries.
31 October 2024 News
Cattle price surge in Brazil means extra beef export costs
Prices have jumped in Brazil over recent weeks, which means Brazilian beef will cost more in export markets.
25 October 2024 News
Forest fires rage in South America
Worst year on record for forest fires in South America as Brazil sets new beef production and export records.
20 September 2024 News
CAP reform a dangerous experiment for farmers
The CAP wants farmers to lead society to a more conscious form of consumption, but food production has always been demand-led. It's unchartered territory, with obvious risks in a global marketplace.
11 September 2024 Dealer
No end to the scale of beef production in Brazil
Managing grass in Brazil follows the same principles as our lush pastures in Ireland but it has some added complexities, writes Michael Martin.
21 August 2024 Feature