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ICSA to protest today against Mercosur and TTIP trade deals
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) is to protest today, Wednesday May 4, in Dublin against the proposed Mercosur...
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Mercosur trade deal faces growing resistance in Europe
A potential deal between Europe and the South American Mercosur bloc countries is facing increasing opposition in Europe. It is...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
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'Mercosur talks could not have happened at a worse time'
The Mercosur trade talks, which are currently underway, could not have happened at a worse time for the EU agricultural...
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Mercosur 'the potential death knell for Ireland's beef industry'
The Mercosur trade deal is “the potential death knell for Ireland’s specialised quality beef industry” according to Macra na Feirme President...
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ICMSA says it smells a Mercusor rat UK beef prices fall
EU-Mercosur trade deal negotiations may be helping to fuel the fall in UK beef prices in recent weeks. Chairperson of...
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Everything you need to know about Mercosur
An EU-Mercosur trade deal is being negotiated at the moment, with many commentators and farming organisations calling for the EU...
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Renewed calls for Government to reject Mercosur trade deal
The IFA’s National Chairman, Jer Bergin, has called on the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney to reject outright the draft offer...
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Meat processors call for Government to intervene in Mercosur deal
The Government has been called on to intervene with the European Commission from making an offer to the Mercosur bloc in...
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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...
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Mercosur trade deal to be tabled next week could devastate Irish beef prices
An EU-Mercosur trade deal is expected to be tabled next week which looks set to allow greater amounts of prime...
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Coveney says he has raised Irish concerns over possible Mercosur trade deal
The Minster for Agriculture, Simon Coveney has said that he has repeatedly raised Irish concerns at EU level in relation...
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IFA wants Coveney to defend farmers against potential EU/Mercosur trade deal
The IFA is calling on Minister Coveney and Ireland’s MEPs to come out strongly against a potential EU/Mercosur deal and...