Agri Politics
Watch: ‘Boots on the ground’ in Kildare with Commissioner Hansen
During his visit to Ireland this week, EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen discussed a wide range of...
Mercosur
Agri Politics
Gorman welcomes new minister and highlights 'urgent' topics
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman said he is looking forward to working with the new Minister for Agriculture,...
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RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards open
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Tillage
Delegation from Irish Grain Growers to visit Brussels next week
A delegation from the Irish Grain Growers Group (IGGG), led by chairperson Bobby Miller, will visit Brussels next week. A...
Agri Politics
Irish MEPs attend 'Stop Mercosur' protest in Strasbourg
Irish MEPs joined leading European farm organisations, their members and other politicians at a second flash action protest in Strasbourg...
Agri-Business
Farmers to gather outside EU Parliament for Mercosur protest
Farmers will gather outside the European Parliament tomorrow (Wednesday, January 22) to protest against the proposed EU-Mercosur trade agreement. The...
Agri-Business
Farmers 'misled' by 'fake news' on Mercosur - former EU director
Despite many protests over the Mercosur trade deal, former director for international affairs at the EU Commission, John Clarke said...
Agri-Business
Mercosur analysis bolsters beef farmer concerns - Gorman
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that new analysis of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement shows the “real danger for...
Beef
MII: Mercosur deal could mean €1.3bn drop in EU output values
Meat Industry Ireland (MII), the Ibec sector association representing beef, pork and lamb processing members, today (Friday, January 17) voiced...
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Longevity and a strong calf rearing system at Pennbury Farm
Calving 540 cows in seven and a half weeks requires stamina, good organisational skills and a calf rearing system that...
Agri Politics
Programme for government aim to oppose Mercosur deal lauded
MEP for the Midlands North West constituency, Ciaran Mullooly, has welcomed the Irish Government’s commitment in the programme for government...
Agri-Business
Commissioner: Mercosur deal is a 'win-win'
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement is a “win win” deal that paves the way for new export opportunities for EU companies...
Rural Life
MEP calls for Mercosur 'red line' in government formation
An Irish MEP is calling for independent TDs to make opposition to the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement a “red line” in...
Tillage
Ireland imported 740,000t of animal feed from Mercosur in 2023
Ireland imported over 740,000t (747,396t) of grain for use in animal feed from Mercosur countries in 2023, according to the...
Agri-Business
EU mission to Ireland to discuss Mercosur deal with farmers
Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, Peter Burke has met with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic to discuss priority trade...
Agri-Business
Irish NGOs warn Mercosur will speed up 'collapse of family farms'
A coalition group of Irish environmental non-government organisations (NGOs) is urging the next government to “reject” the EU-Mercosur agreement, warning...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Agri-Business
Mercosur: Timeline for reduced tariff beef and pigmeat imports
The European Commission has outlined the proposed timeline for reduced tariffs on imports of beef, poultry and pigmeat from Mercosur...
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...
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...
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...