The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes:

EU ban on Brazilian beef imports kicks in;
Winter beef finishers commence buying cattle for 2026/2027 season;
TB testing, a shock resignation and questions for the Veterinary Council;
Leftover fuel scheme money earmarked for fertiliser support;
Farmers risk losing BISS payments over hedge removal rules.

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