Beef
The European Commission president has been urged to provide “absolute clarification” on the decision-making process over Brazil meat imports.
N.Ireland
The Ulster Farmers' Union has said that it is increasing pressure on the UK government to introduce restrictions on Brazilian meat imports.
Agri-Business
Brazil said it is awaiting a statement on "robust technical documentation" issued to the EU Commission ahead of a potential meat export ban.
Brazilian product is "already being frontloaded into Europe" ahead of a potential ban on its meat exports to the EU from September.
The United States Government this week announced a new tariff on certain goods such as Brazilian beef effective from next Wednesday, July 22.
Pig/Poultry
Global events have kept Irish pork markets on edge since last summer, with trade shifts and geopolitical tensions influencing prices.
The suspension of Brazilian agri-food imports to the EU could result in an increase in prices for the consumer, according to a new report.
The IFA is not planning to step back its opposition to Larry Murrin remaining in the position of chair of the board of Bord Bia.
European Commission
Issues identified in Brazilian imports have underscored the importance of on-the-ground inspections according to the European Commission.
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon confirmed 229 tonnes of Brazilian beef was imported into Ireland in the first three months of 2026.
The EU's food safety chief has defended the bloc's food safety standards and rules, saying those standards "do not stop at the EU borders".
A former European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) chair does not believe Brazil can meet a deadline to comply with EU antimicrobial regulations.
China could reshape trade flows for beef globally according to a food/agricultural commodity market research organisation.
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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has said that food safety standards are...
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has said that food safety standards are non-negotiable in Europe.
EU imports of poultry products from Brazil increased in the first two months of 2026, figures show.
FSAI
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has welcomed a move to strengthen EU food import rules which it said will improve food safety.
Brazil's JBS, the world's largest meat processor has reported record net sales of more than US$21.6 billion for quarter one 2026.
An EU move to ban non-compliant Brazilian beef imports "will protect Irish farmers", a Fine Gael senator has said.
Agri Politics
Deputy Fitzmaurice accused Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of having her eyes closed to the danger posed by Brazilian beef imports.
Brazilian beef "should be banned immediately", the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) has said.
Brazil will be able to resume exports to the EU once it shows "compliance" with EU rules on antimicrobial use in food-producing animals.
Brazil
Minister Martin Heydon has confirmed that 1,192.96t of Brazilian animal products passed through Dublin Port so far this year.
