Mercosur

Beef imports hit ‘shocking’ 10-year high of 40,000t last year – Aontú TD

Imports of Brazilian beef into Ireland jumped from 22t in 2016 to 172t last year.

NEWS 10 March 2026

Beef imports hit ‘shocking’ 10-year high of 40,000t last year – Aontú TD

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Editorial: high-risk move on Mercosur

Editorial: high-risk move on Mercosur

VIEWPOINTS 4 March 2026

Mercosur deal will operate provisionally

Mercosur deal will operate provisionally

NEWS 4 March 2026

Get your act in order: Brussels' warning to Brazil on hormone beef

Get your act in order: Brussels' warning to Brazil on hormone beef

Get your act in order: Brussels' warning to Brazil on hormone beef

NEWS 27 February 2026

Decision to provisionally apply Mercosur deal lacks respect - IFA

Decision to provisionally apply Mercosur deal lacks respect - IFA

Decision to provisionally apply Mercosur deal lacks respect - IFA

NEWS 27 February 2026

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European Commission agrees provisional implementation of Mercosur deal

European Commission agrees provisional implementation of Mercosur deal

Commission decision follows ratification of trade agreement in Uruguay and Argentina.

NEWS 18 February 2026

US beef exports down 12% in 2025

US beef exports down 12% in 2025

Trade difficulties with China and reduced cattle supply alongside strong domestic demand combine to reduce US beef exports in 2025.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Farmer faith in Brussels dashed with latest Brazilian beef audit – IFA

Farmer faith in Brussels dashed with latest Brazilian beef audit – IFA

The IFA leader was unimpressed with the publication of the findings after member states and MEPs have already cast votes on Mercosur.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from Kenya, United States, New Zealand and Uruguay.

WORLD 18 February 2026

Editorial: discussion needed on native grain

Editorial: discussion needed on native grain

We are bringing one million tonnes or more of Mercosur grain into this country every year.

VIEWPOINTS 18 February 2026

Colm McCarthy: Ireland's place in a hardening Europe

Colm McCarthy: Ireland's place in a hardening Europe

Any ‘fortress Europe’ outcome, seeking to substitute a stronger single market for a reduced outward focus on trade with the rest of the world, is not in Ireland’s interests.

VIEWPOINTS 18 February 2026

No cut to CAP budget is acceptable - Doyle

No cut to CAP budget is acceptable - Doyle

The IFA deputy president led an IFA delegation speaking on the upcoming Irish presidency of Europe at the Joint Oireachtas Committee for European Affairs.

NEWS 18 February 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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