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...
Mercosur
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...
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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...
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 Politics
Mercosur 'not acceptable' in current form - Fine Gael/Fianna Fáil
The EU-Mercosur deal “is not acceptable” in its current form according to Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, while Sinn Féin...
Agri Politics
McConalogue: Govt will scrutinise Mercosur deal 'closely'
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said the Irish Government will scrutinise the Mercosur trade deal...
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...
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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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 should be 'red line' issue for next govt - Irish farm orgs
The next government must make opposition to Mercosur a “red line” issue and “stop” the controversial trade agreement going through,...
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...
Agri Politics
Mercosur sends 'worrying message to millions of farmers' - Copa Cogeca
The agricultural community’s fears have “materialised” today (Friday, December 6) following the agreement on the EU-Mercosur trade deal according to...
Agri Politics
Farmer campaign against Mercosur to continue despite agreement
As the European Commission agreed for a trade deal between the EU and Mercosur today (Friday, December 6), the Irish...
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...
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),...
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Cow monitoring app 'means we can stay farming for longer'
Sylvia and John Powell installed Nedap cow monitoring on their 250-strong herd in February 2023. Farming just outside Birr, Co....
Agri Politics
ICSA raises concerns about Mercosur deal in Brussels
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Association (ICSA) is “deeply troubled” by the “renewed momentum” of the Mercosur trade deal, according...
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...
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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...
Agri-Business
Carrefour issues apology over comments on meat from Mercosur
Carrefour Group has issued a statement saying it is committed to “promoting sustainable and prosperous agriculture in both France and...