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Watch: Athlone rally - more than 10k farmers, a coffin and Ireland's Call

Agri Politics

about 12 hours ago

Watch: Athlone rally - more than 10k farmers, a coffin and Ireland's Call

"No No No to Mercosur", a chant that echoed across the campus of Technological University of...

Feed mills urged to clarify Mercosur grain imports at Athlone event

Tillage

about 14 hours ago

Feed mills urged to clarify Mercosur grain imports at Athlone event

Irish-based feed mills were called on to clarify the amount of Mercosur grain they are using in...

Livestream of Athlone rally against Mercosur deal to start shortly

Agri Politics

about 19 hours ago

Livestream of Athlone rally against Mercosur deal to start shortly

Thousands of farmers and supporters have descended on the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Athlone.

Gallery: Farmers gathering in Athlone for major anti-Mercosur event

Agri Politics

about 23 hours ago

Gallery: Farmers gathering in Athlone for major anti-Mercosur event

Hundreds of farmers and supporters of agriculture are gathering in the Westmeath town of Athlone...

Mercosur ‘unbalanced and flawed’ - Copa Cogeca

Agri Politics

1 day ago

Mercosur ‘unbalanced and flawed’ - Copa Cogeca

A statement from Copa Cocega described the Mercosur Deal as “flawed”, while also promising that “European farmers’ mobilisation continues”.

Agri Politics

1 day ago

Independent Farmers: Mercosur deal must be scrapped

The Independent Farmers Organisation of Ireland (IFOI) has called for the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement to be scrapped entirely.

Independent Farmers: Mercosur deal must be scrapped

Agri Politics

1 day ago

IBLA calls for 'show of strength' at anti-Mercosur protest

The IBLA has urged farmers "to come out in even greater numbers" for tomorrow's anti-Mercosur protest in Athlone.

IBLA calls for 'show of strength' at anti-Mercosur protest

Agri Politics

1 day ago

Agriland to livestream major anti-Mercosur meeting in Athlone

Agriland Media will be livestreaming from the public meeting against the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement in Athlone tomorrow.

Agriland to livestream major anti-Mercosur meeting in Athlone

Agri Politics

2 days ago

EU Commission in Ireland condemns 'no' vote on Mercosur deal

The head of the European Commission in Ireland has condemned the Irish government’s decision to vote against the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement.

EU Commission in Ireland condemns 'no' vote on Mercosur deal

Agri-Business

2 days ago

EU Council agrees to 5% market distortion trigger in Mercosur trade deal

The European Council of Ministers, which today voted in favour of the EU Mercosur Trade Agreement has rowed back slightly on a safeguard.

EU Council agrees to 5% market distortion trigger in Mercosur trade deal

Agri Politics

2 days ago

Monaghan farmer elected chair of IFA Animal Health Committee

David Hall, a dairy and beef farmer from Newbliss, Co. Monaghan has been elected chair of the IFA Animal Health Committee.

Monaghan farmer elected chair of IFA Animal Health Committee

Agri-Business

2 days ago

France joins Ireland in decision to vote against Mercosur trade deal

France has formally announced that it has decided to vote against the proposed EU Mercosur Trade...

France joins Ireland in decision to vote against Mercosur trade deal

Agri Politics

3 days ago

UFU expresses solidarity with European farmers over Mercosur deal

The UFU has reaffirmed its support for European farmers in light of the evolving EU-Mercosur trade agreement discussions.

UFU expresses solidarity with European farmers over Mercosur deal

Podcast

3 days ago

The Farming Week: Mercosur saga, Irish food exports, and 4,000 cattle wanted for live export

Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien, Breifne O'Brien and Joe Griffin bring you the biggest stories...

The Farming Week: Mercosur saga, Irish food exports, and 4,000 cattle wanted for live export

Agri Politics

3 days ago

Broad welcome for government decision to reject Mercosur trade deal

There has been a widespread welcome to the news that the coalition government has formally agreed to vote no on Mercosur trade agreement

Broad welcome for government decision to reject Mercosur trade deal

Agri Politics

3 days ago

Fight against Mercosur 'far from over' - Independent Ireland

Independent Ireland welcomed the news that Ireland will oppose the EU Mercosur trade deal but added that "the battle is far from over".

Fight against Mercosur 'far from over' - Independent Ireland

Agri Politics

3 days ago

MII: Still time to ensure MEPs appreciate Mercosur concerns

Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has today (Thursday, January 8) welcomed the government's decision to reject the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement.

MII: Still time to ensure MEPs appreciate Mercosur concerns

Agri Politics

3 days ago

Watch: French farmers stage dawn protest over Mercosur deal and CAP

French farmers mobilised in Paris at dawn today to highlight a number of concerns including their opposition to the proposed EU Mercosur Trade Agreement

Watch: French farmers stage dawn protest over Mercosur deal and CAP

Agri Politics

3 days ago

ICMSA welcomes confirmation Ireland to vote against Mercosur

The ICMSA has welcomed confirmation from the government that Ireland will vote against the EU-Mercosur trade deal.

ICMSA welcomes confirmation Ireland to vote against Mercosur

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Agri Politics

4 days ago

Irish MEP to lead CAP negotiations for EU's EPP group

Midlands-North-West MEP Nina Carberry has been appointed to lead negotiations on the CAP 2028–2034 for EPP on the Budget Committee.

Irish MEP to lead CAP negotiations for EU's EPP group

Agri Politics

4 days ago

James Gallagher elected IFA Hill Farming Committee chair

James Gallagher has been elected as the next chair of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) Hill Farming Committee.

James Gallagher elected IFA Hill Farming Committee chair

Agri Politics

4 days ago

Sinn Féin to attend anti-Mercosur deal protest on Saturday

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has confirmed that party representatives will attend Saturday's protest against the EU-Mercosur trade deal.

Sinn Féin to attend anti-Mercosur deal protest on Saturday

Agri Politics

4 days ago

Unity among Irish farm orgs strengthens ahead of Mercosur protest

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has joined the list of farm organisations...

Unity among Irish farm orgs strengthens ahead of Mercosur protest

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