EU trade & farm prices: UK beef imports from Ireland fell to 38,189 tonnes in Q1 2026, while overall imports rose as buyers turned to other suppliers amid tighter EU availability. Farmer pressure: In Northern Ireland, UFU’s Brendan Kelly says beef processors cut prices “too far and too fast,” warning farmers can’t absorb higher costs while supermarket prices stay firm. CAP money in focus: Ireland’s Teagasc and Bord Bia saw CAP-linked income drop year-on-year, with food promotion funding also falling. CAP rules debate: Fine Gael is pushing for a tougher “active farmer” definition in the next CAP, targeting large landowners doing minimal farming activity. Labour exploitation spotlight (Italy): Four migrant farmworkers were burned alive in Calabria; police arrested two Pakistani nationals and the case renews scrutiny of Italy’s caporalato labour system. Market volatility (cocoa): Africa’s cocoa and coffee farmers warn persistent price swings are undermining incomes and investment. Forestry & land use (England): Forestry England consults on a new 168-hectare “Spitfire Forest” near Winchester, aimed at boosting tree cover and resilience. EU policy ripple (fertilisers): The EU is considering fertiliser stockpiling after Middle East shocks, while biofuel expansion could add further pressure on supplies.