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Mercosur

Mercosur to have 'lasting consequences' for European poultry sector

Pig/Poultry

about 4 hours ago

Mercosur to have 'lasting consequences' for European poultry sector

The EU–Mercosur Trade Agreement could have "significant and lasting consequences" for the European poultry sector.

Mullooly calls on Irish EU commissioner to intervene on Mercosur

Agri Politics

about 7 hours ago

Mullooly calls on Irish EU commissioner to intervene on Mercosur

Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly is seeking an urgent meeting with Ireland's EU commissioner over the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement.

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

Agri Politics

2 days ago

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

More than 10,000 farmers and supporters congregated in Athlone to demonstrate their opposition to the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement.

Feed mills urged to clarify Mercosur grain imports at Athlone event

Tillage

2 days 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

2 days 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.

Agri Politics

2 days 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...

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

Agri Politics

3 days 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”.

Mercosur ‘unbalanced and flawed’ - Copa Cogeca

Agri Politics

3 days 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

3 days 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-Business

3 days ago

Von der Leyen: Mercosur vote shows EU is 'serious about priorities'

President of the European Commission, Urusla von der Leyen has said that the majority vote in...

Von der Leyen: Mercosur vote shows EU is 'serious about priorities'

Agri-Business

3 days ago

Mercosur: MEPs urged to 'step up' and reject deal

Irish MEPs must "step up now" and reject the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement, the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association has urged.

Mercosur: MEPs urged to 'step up' and reject deal

Agri Politics

3 days 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-Business

3 days ago

Mercosur approval a 'betrayal of EU agriculture' - EMB

The European Milk Board (EMB) has said the approval of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement is a "betrayal of EU agriculture".

Mercosur approval a 'betrayal of EU agriculture' - EMB

Agri-Business

3 days ago

Sinn Féin 'disappointed with government’s handling' of Mercosur

Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion has condemned the European Council’s decision to approve the Mercosur trade deal.

Sinn Féin 'disappointed with government’s handling' of Mercosur

Agri Politics

3 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

3 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-Business

3 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

4 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

4 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

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Agri Politics

4 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-Business

4 days ago

Commission wants new pesticides to arrive 'much faster' to market

The European Commission is aiming to reduce the time it takes new pesticides to reach the market for farmers.

Commission wants new pesticides to arrive 'much faster' to market

Agri Politics

4 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-Business

4 days ago

Processors urged to 'stand with farmers' and attend Mercosur protest

Meat processors in Ireland are being urged to "stand united with farmers" and attend the upcoming anti-Mercosur trade deal protest.

Processors urged to 'stand with farmers' and attend Mercosur protest

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