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

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

Agri-Business

3 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.

Pigmeat export volumes increase as value down 3% in 2025

Pig/Poultry

3 days ago

Pigmeat export volumes increase as value down 3% in 2025

The value of Irish pigmeat exports dropped by 3% in 2025 to reach €475 million, according to data from Bord Bia.

DII: 'Highly frustrating' that dairy again used as 'political pawn'

Agri-Business

20 days ago

DII: 'Highly frustrating' that dairy again used as 'political pawn'

Dairy Industry Ireland (DII), the Ibec association representing the sector, has expressed...

Minister for Trade Helen McEntee on Mercosur deal in Brussels

Video

27 days ago

Minister for Trade Helen McEntee on Mercosur deal in Brussels

The Council of Ministers of the EU is unsure if there would be a majority in the qualified majority...

Agri-Business

27 days ago

Watch: McEntee - 'We don't know if there is a majority' on Mercosur vote

The Council of Ministers of the EU is unsure if there would be a majority in relation to the proposed Mercosur trade deal.

Watch: McEntee - 'We don't know if there is a majority' on Mercosur vote

Pig/Poultry

about 2 months ago

Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from areas in Ireland and UK due to bird flu

Hong Kong's food safety authority said that imports of poultry products from areas across a number of European countries have been suspended.

Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from areas in Ireland and UK due to bird flu

Agri Politics

about 2 months ago

Mullooly: 'Our right' to request EU court opinion on Mercosur deal

An Irish MEP has challenged the EU Parliament president on a decision to stall referring the Mercosur trade deal to the EU Court of Justice.

Mullooly: 'Our right' to request EU court opinion on Mercosur deal

Agri-Business

about 2 months ago

Cabinet approves bill to ratify EU-Canada trade deal

The government has approved a bill which will enable the ratification of the EU-Canada...

Cabinet approves bill to ratify EU-Canada trade deal

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Farmers say 'harmful' trade deals are 'threatening food security'

Uncertainty around the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and "harmful" trade deals are "threatening...

Farmers say 'harmful' trade deals are 'threatening food security'

Beef

2 months ago

EU delegation to Brazil labelled 'last-minute and tokenistic'

An EU delegation to the South American country of Brazil has been described as "last-minute and...

EU delegation to Brazil labelled 'last-minute and tokenistic'

Agri-Business

2 months ago

'Persistent concerns' over updated Ukraine trade deal - EU farmers

Producers in several EU agri-food sectors have said they have "persistent concerns" with an updated trade agreement with Ukraine.

'Persistent concerns' over updated Ukraine trade deal - EU farmers

Agri Politics

2 months ago

MEP urges Harris to reject 'rush through' of so-called Mercosur deal safeguards

Independent Ireland MEP, Ciaran Mullooly has said that he is deeply concerned by reports from...

MEP urges Harris to reject 'rush through' of so-called Mercosur deal safeguards

Agri Politics

2 months ago

Sinn Féin describes Mercosur deal 'safeguards' as 'insufficient'

Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture, Deputy Martin Kenny, has called on the government to do...

Sinn Féin describes Mercosur deal 'safeguards' as 'insufficient'

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Irish MEP leads EU delegation to advance Australia trade deal

An Irish MEP is leading a EU Parliament delegation on visit to Australia this week aiming to advance the EU–Australia Free Trade Agreement.

Irish MEP leads EU delegation to advance Australia trade deal

Agri-Business

3 months ago

CSO: Food and live animal exports hit €11 billion by end of August

Food and live animal exports in the first eight months of the year were valued at just over €11 billion, according to the CSO.

CSO: Food and live animal exports hit €11 billion by end of August

Agri-Business

3 months ago

EU to reduce or remove duties on some Ukrainian agri-food

The EU is to move to reduce or remove customs duties on several agri-food products imported from Ukraine, following a council decision.

EU to reduce or remove duties on some Ukrainian agri-food

Agri-Business

3 months ago

EU plans 'unprecedented' safeguards to protect farmers in Mercosur deal

The European Commission has today (Wednesday, October 8) proposed a regulation to strengthen...

EU plans 'unprecedented' safeguards to protect farmers in Mercosur deal

Agri Politics

3 months ago

Commissioner to discuss tariffs and Mercosur during trip to Ireland

Tánaiste Simon Harris will meet with the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maros Sefcovic, at Avondale House, Co. Wicklow

Commissioner to discuss tariffs and Mercosur during trip to Ireland

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Agri-Business

4 months ago

Indonesia a 'significant potential market' for dairy as trade talks conclude

Indonesia presents a "significant potential market" for dairy exports, Sinéad McPhillips, assistant secretary at DAFM has said.

Indonesia a 'significant potential market' for dairy as trade talks conclude

Agri-Business

4 months ago

CSO: Food and live animal exports worth €9.8 billion by end of July

Food and live animal exports up to the end of July were valued at almost €9.8 billion, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

CSO: Food and live animal exports worth €9.8 billion by end of July

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Report: Global cattle prices rise as volumes contract

According to a RaboResearch report, geopolitics and seasonal conditions are shaping global beef...

Report: Global cattle prices rise as volumes contract

Agri Politics

4 months ago

ICMSA joins EMB at Brussels protest against Mercosur deal

The ICMSA has joined colleagues from the European Milk Board (EMB) for a protest in Brussels against the EU-Mercosur deal.

ICMSA joins EMB at Brussels protest against Mercosur deal

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