Pig/Poultry
First death linked to avian influenza H5N2 occurs in Mexico
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed the death of a man in Mexico after he contracted the avian influenza...
Mexico
Machinery News
John Deere shifts US cab production to Mexico
Currently, John Deere cabs for tractors built in the United States (US) are produced at the company’s Waterloo plant, but...
Agri-Business
DAFM launches initiative to support rural women in Mexico
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) Mexico and the Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine...
Agri-Business
Heydon to lead pig-focused trade mission to Mexico
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon, will lead part of a Bord...
Agri-Business
EU and Mexico conclude final element of trade agreement
The EU and Mexico have concluded the last outstanding element of the negotiation of their new trade agreement. Trade Commissioner...
Agri-Business
New trade deal 'agreement' between the EU and Mexico welcomed
The new free-trade deal that has been preliminarily agreed over the weekend between the European Union and Mexico has been...
Agri-Business
US-Mexico trade mission to focus on access for beef and pigmeat
A week-long trade mission to the US and Mexico aimed at expanding market opportunities is being led by Minister for Agriculture,...
Agri-Business
Study confirms benefits of EU agri-food trade agreements
Trade agreements have helped to boost EU agricultural exports and have supported jobs in the agri-food sector and other parts of...
Beef
NFL warns players against contaminated beef from China and Mexico
American football (NFL) players have been warned that some meat produced in China and Mexico may be contaminated with clenbuterol which...
Agri-Business
'Diplomatic offensive’ by Phil Hogan may bear Mexican fruit
The European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan has completed his ‘diplomatic offensive’ in Central America to try open up new...
Agri-Business
European bilateral agreement with Mexico for organic produce imminent
Mexico and the European Commission have begun negotiations towards a bilateral agreement on trade in organic products. Both sides confirmed...