Agri Politics
'Flash action' protest underway in Brussels over Mercosur deal
A ‘flash action’ protest is underway in Brussels today (Monday, December 9) in opposition to a free trade agreement between...
Brazil
Agri Politics
Irish MEP to meet French president over Mercosur
Irish MEP, Billy Kelleher is due to meet with French president, Emmanuel Macron to discuss the latest developments in progressing...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
Strong criticism of Mercosur trade deal agreement
There has been strong criticism today (Friday, December 6) following the news that European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen and her...
Beef
Brazil 'repudiates on strongest terms' French Mercosur opposition
The government of Brazil has issued a statement in which it says it “repudiates on the strongest terms” opposition to...
Agri-Business
Mercosur: Brazil rejects French supermarket CEO's comments
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in Brazil (Mapa) and farm representative bodies in the country have rejected comments on...
Agri-Business
Brazil to increase beef production by 10% in next decade
Brazil is expected to increase beef production by over 10% in the coming decade, according to new agricultural projections. The...
Agri Politics
Taoiseach criticised over stance on Mercosur deal
Sinn Féin’s spokesperson for agriculture and rural development has criticised what he said is the failure of Taoiseach Simon Harris...
Beef
Call for EU to immediately suspend imports of Brazilian beef
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman has called on the European Union to immediately suspend imports of Brazilian...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri Politics
Mercosur: EU farm orgs slam farmer 'compensation fund' proposal
A proposed “compensation fund” for EU farmers to offset negative impacts of the EU-Mercosur trade deal is causing more concern,...
Agri-Business
Mercosur deal ignores 'environmental destruction' in Brazil - MEP
An Irish MEP has strongly opposed the EU-Mercosur trade deal, warning of its potential devastating impact on Ireland’s beef sector....
Beef News
Brazil reports record fresh beef exports in first half of 2024
Brazil has reported a record level of fresh beef exports in the first six months of 2024 at 1.14 million...
Beef
EU beef imports from Brazil forecast to grow 2% this year
The volume of beef being imported by the European Union (EU) from Brazil and other South American countries has been...
Beef News
Brazil establishes working group on cattle traceability
Brazil has established a working group to advance measures to control the traceability of cattle and buffalo in the country....
Agri-Business
Beef exports from Brazil reach new monthly record
Beef exports from Brazil have reached a new monthly record at a total of 236,842t in April 2024, according to...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Beef
Report: Brazilian beef production could drop by 25% by 2050
The Brazilian cattle sector could see beef production drop by 25% by 2050, while experiencing a 37% decline in available...
Agri-Business
EuroChem opens $1bn phosphate fertiliser complex in Brazil
Switzerland-based fertiliser producer EuroChem has officially opened a new phosphate fertiliser production facility in Brazil. With a total investment of...
Agri-Business
Brazilian agricultural exports hit record $166.5bn in 2023
Brazilian agricultural exports reached a record US$166.55 billion in 2023, according to data from the country’s Ministry of Agriculture and...
Tillage
How did the world's main grain growing regions perform in 2023?
A discussion on the 2023 performance achieved by the world’s main grain growing regions was the focus of a recent...