Agri Politics
The EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement could benefit the Irish dairy sector, according to Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh.
Beef
Australia is expecting another year of record beef production as the country's national herd is due to stay above 30 million head in 2026.
Dairy
The EU-Australia trade deal brings a "positive outlook" for the dairy sector, according to European dairy trade association, Eucolait.
The signing of the EU-Australia trade deal raises "multiple and strong concerns for European agriculture", according to Copa Cogeca.
Agri-Business
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee has welcomed the signing of the EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
The European Union and Australia have signed a free trade agreement (FTA) after almost 10 years of negotiations.
Rural Life
The cook at a massive cattle station in Australia’s Northern Territory has launched her own recipe book to help flood-stricken farmers.
A new AUD$45 million programme has been launched in Australia to "fast-track feedlot innovation and adoption".
New Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows Australia had "record" beef production and strong livestock supply in 2025.
Australia's red meat industry has issued a clear message on the pending endgame of the (A-EU FTA) negotiations
Lactalis Australia, part of the wider French dairy giant Lactalis, is set to close a processing site in a suburb of Brisbane.
The EU is "pursuing trade talks with Australia", with the objective of "finalising an agreement that is balanced and mutually beneficial".
The EU-Australia trade deal is "a cause for concern", Ksenija Simovic, a senior policy advisor with Copa Cogeca has warned.
Environment
Catastrophic bushfires and floods in recent days have left Australian farmers fighting for their livelihoods and thousands of livestock dead.
Australia has officially broken the record for the highest volume of beef exported in a calendar year
An Irish MEP is leading a EU Parliament delegation on visit to Australia this week aiming to advance the EU–Australia Free Trade Agreement.
Tillage
The threat of rain over the coming weekend is encouraging farmers to complete the maincrop potato harvest as a matter of priority.
The beef industry in Australia is on track to break production records in 2025 according to new report from Meat & Livestock Australia.
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Encircled by industrial and residential zones means any expansion is impossible for Kelly’s Dairy Farm in Victoria, Australia
Sheep
Australia's SSF has unveiled its 2025 - 2030 strategic plan, outlining a roadmap to strengthen the Australian sheep industry.
Two transporters of bobby calves have pleaded guilty to animal cruelty relating to rough handling...
MLA has today (Tuesday June 24) unveiled two new livestock market indicators in a significant step forward in livestock market transparency.
