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....
EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement
Beef
Harris 'must repeat adamant opposition' to Mercosur deal - ICMSA
Taoiseach Simon Harris has been called on to state “adamant opposition” to the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement ahead of meetings next...
Beef
New MEPs have 'vital role' in blocking Mercosur deal - Gorman
The Beef2024 open day at Teagasc’s beef research centre at Grange, Co. Meath has heard that Ireland’s new crop of...
Agri Politics
Mercosur talks proceeding despite EU-wide farm protests
Talks between the European Commission and the Mercosur trading bloc in South America are continuing, despite several EU countries being...
Beef
'Scramble' for Mercosur deal 'will end commission credibility'
The European Commission’s “scramble” to get the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement finalised will “end forever the commission’s credibility” on global warning,...
Agri-Business
EU-Mercosur deal betrays farmers and environment - MEP
The proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal poses “an existential threat to Irish farmers and environment”, according to an Irish MEP. Sinn...
Beef
Minister calls for 'sustainability commitments' in EU trade deals
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has called on the EU to ensure there are “strong sustainability...
Agri-Business
EU-Mercosur deal will not be ratified this year - Cogeca
The president of European farm organisation, Cogeca, does not believe that the controversial EU-Mercosur free trade agreement (FTA) will be...
Beef
Mercosur: Swedish EU presidency looks to push on with deal
The Swedish presidency of the Council of the EU is looking to breathe new life into the EU-Mercosur Free Trade...
Beef
Government position on Mercosur deal 'must go beyond lip service'
The government is being called on to “immediately end” any further progress of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement, which would allow...
Beef
Calls for government to state its position on Mercosur deal
Taoiseach Michael Martin must make it clear to farmers where the government stands on the Mercosur deal, one farm organisation...
Environment
EU working on legal instrument to address Mercosur deal issues
The EU is working on drawing up a legal instrument to accompany the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement in order to address...
Forestry
EU moves to keep produce linked to deforestation off European shelves
The EU has moved to ensure that food products that are produced as a result of deforestation are kept off...
Agri-Business
Government 'will not ratify' Mercosur deal as it is 'not satisfied with environmental protections'
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that this government “will not ratify or vote” for the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement because it...
Beef
Government called on to commit to no herd cuts
The government is being called on to give a commitment that it will not impose any mandatory cuts to the...
Beef
Mercosur deal: Irish support is 'beyond absurd' MEP claims
The Irish government is being called on to “categorically commit to opposing” the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement by one member of...
Beef
EU to have 'more leverage' on Mercosur environmental policy
Ratifying the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement will give the EU “increased leverage” over South American countries’ environmental policy, thereby offsetting the...
Beef
Mercosur deal: Irish beef to lose at least €44 million in value
The value of Ireland’s beef output would be cut by at least €44 million and possibly as much as €55...