Agri-Business
Farmers to gather outside EU Parliament for Mercosur protest
Farmers will gather outside the European Parliament tomorrow (Wednesday, January 22) to protest against the proposed EU-Mercosur trade agreement. The...
EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement
Agri-Business
Mercosur analysis bolsters beef farmer concerns - Gorman
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that new analysis of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement shows the “real danger for...
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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...
Rural Life
MEP calls for Mercosur 'red line' in government formation
An Irish MEP is calling for independent TDs to make opposition to the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement a “red line” in...
Agri Politics
Ming: Mercosur deal is 'hypocrisy on a grand scale'
An independent Irish MEP has branded the signing of a trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur counties as...
Agri Politics
EMB: Mercosur deal favours industry to detriment of farmers
The European Milk Board (EMB) has expressed “strong reservations” about the free trade agreement signed by the European Union and...
Agri Politics
Talamh Beo condemns signing of Mercosur trade deal
The Irish farm organisation, Talamh Beo has condemned the recent signing of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement by EU Commission president...
Agri-Business
Mercosur: No intention to use compensation tool for EU farmers
While the agreed EU-Mercosur trade deal includes a commitment to provide financial compensation to EU farmers in case of market...
Agri-Business
Political agreement reached on Mercosur trade deal
European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen and her counterparts from four Mercosur countries have finalised negotiations for a trade deal between...
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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-Business
Von der Leyen in Uruguay as finish line of Mercosur deal 'in sight'
European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen and EU Trade Commissioner, Maroš Šefčovič have arrived in Uruguay today (Thursday, December 5),...
Agri-Business
Trade commissioner 'refuses' to meet agri MEPs on Mercosur
EU Trade Commissioner, Maroš Šefčovič has “refused to attend” a meeting of MEPs on the European Parliament’s agriculture committee to...
Beef
EU farm org leaders stress Mercosur 'tension' to new commissioner
The leading members of the EU’s farmer and agricultural co-operative organisations have stressed their opposition and growing “tension” to the...
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...
Beef
New EU Commission approved despite Irish Mercosur abstentions
The new European Commission has been formally approved in full by the European Parliament, with Irish MEPs split on how...
Beef
Mercosur deal: EU farm leaders to meet new agri commissioner
Farm organisation leaders from around the EU, including president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Francie Gorman, will meet the...
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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
Further pressure on government to oppose Mercosur force-through
The government is facing increased pressure to publicly express opposition to an apparent attempt by the European Commission to get...
Beef
Mercosur: Farm org slams 'manoeuvring' to get trade deal passed
A farm organisation has slammed an apparent attempt by the European Commission to get around opposition to the EU-Mercosur Trade...
Agri-Business
Fears EU countries could be left out of Mercosur deal approval
An Irish MEP has urged the government to seek legal advice on an apparent attempt to ratify the EU-Mercosur Trade...
Beef
All parties called on to promise Mercosur veto ahead of election
All political parties have been called on to give a commitment ahead of the 2024 General Election that they would...