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Amazon deforestation at highest level in 11 years

November 19, 2019

Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest is at its highest level since 2008, with almost 10,000km² of trees destroyed in the 12 months up…

Brazilian president bans Amazon burning for 60 days

August 29, 2019

Beef

Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has signed an order to ban forest burning in the Amazon rainforest for 60 days. As the Amazon continues…

‘Stop beef import scandal’ – IFA protest gets underway

July 31, 2019

Beef

A protest by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has got underway in Co. Meath, calling for the “scandal” of “substandard beef imports” to…

IFA to hold protest calling for ban of ‘substandard’ beef imports

July 31, 2019

Beef

Members of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) will stage a protest today, Wednesday, July 31, in Co. Meath to call for the ban…

Deforestation in Brazil soars dramatically in first half of July

July 19, 2019

Environment

Deforestation in Brazil in the first half of July 2019 has increased significantly, while controversy still rages over the trade agreement between the…

Brazilian hopes for lifting of temporary Chinese beef ban following BSE scare

June 5, 2019

Beef

Brazilian authorities have expressed hopes that China will evaluate documentation sent on meat exports “in the next few days”, following the temporary suspension…

600 scientists sign petition over sustainability fears in Brazil

May 2, 2019

Environment

More than 600 scientists across Europe have organised a petition to the EU, urging it to ensure that any trade negotiations with Brazil…

How a pig farmer made a splash into milk with Brazil’s first VMS robots

April 18, 2019

Agri-Business

It feels like Northern Ireland has got a case of dairy fever – and it’s no different here in Brazil, where in recent…

Brazilian producers race to ramp up traceability and sustainability as Brexit nears

April 4, 2019

Agri-Business

Growers and producers in Brazil have already begun extensive work to ramp up their standards in a bid to crack into the UK…

Origin Enterprises completes acquisition in Brazil

August 14, 2018

Agri-Business

Agri services group Origin Enterprises has announced that it has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Brazilian firm Fortgreen Commercial Agricola…

Origin announces Brazilian stakeholding acquisition

June 19, 2018

Agri-Business

Origin Enterprises has announced that it has reached agreement to acquire a 65% interest in the Brazil-based Fortgreen Commercial Agricola Ltd. As part…

Mercosur negotiators must be told ‘the hard truth’ following delisting

April 23, 2018

Beef

Following the news that a Mercosur delegation has arrived in Europe and is due to meet with EU officials this week, the trade…

Commission ‘should halt reckless Mercosur deal’ in light of Brazilian delisting

April 20, 2018

Beef

The news yesterday that the European Union is delisting 20 Brazilian meat and poultry plants from its authorised EU suppliers has provoked strong…

European Commission delists 20 Brazilian meat plants

April 19, 2018

Agri Politics

Member states have voted in favour of removing 20 Brazilian meat and poultry plants from the European Union’s list of authorised EU suppliers.…

EU-destined exports from 10 Brazilian poultry plants suspended

March 21, 2018

Pig/Poultry

Brazilian authorities have reportedly moved to suspend exports from poultry processor BRF SA to the European Union earlier this month, according to Reuters.…