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Unity among Irish farm orgs strengthens ahead of Mercosur protest

Agri Politics

1 day ago

Unity among Irish farm orgs strengthens ahead of Mercosur protest

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has joined the list of farm organisations...

Mercosur: 'Hopeful of agreement in early January' - head of European Commisson in Ireland

Agri-Business

20 days ago

Mercosur: 'Hopeful of agreement in early January' - head of European Commisson in Ireland

A decision to delay signing the Mercosur agreement is a "tragedy at one level" according to the head of the European Commission in Ireland.

Mercosur deal labelled as 'serious threat' to NI agri-food sector

N.Ireland

21 days ago

Mercosur deal labelled as 'serious threat' to NI agri-food sector

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has issued renewed warnings about the EU’s Mercosur trade agreement,...

Is January date for signing Mercosur deal delaying the inevitable?

Agri-Business

21 days ago

Is January date for signing Mercosur deal delaying the inevitable?

A decision to postpone the signing of a trade agreement between the EU and South American countries...

Watch: Brazil's Lula threatens boycott of EU trade deals if further delay to Mercosur

Agri Politics

21 days ago

Watch: Brazil's Lula threatens boycott of EU trade deals if further delay to Mercosur

The President of Brazil has said his country will walk away from trade deals with the EU, if there is further delay to ratifying the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Agri Politics

23 days ago

Hansen on Mercosur: One solution will not suit every member state

European Commissioner for Agriculture, Christophe Hansen has said that when it comes to farming and...

Hansen on Mercosur: One solution will not suit every member state

Video

24 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...

Minister for Trade Helen McEntee on Mercosur deal in Brussels

Agri-Business

24 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

Agri-Business

25 days ago

EU heavyweight France says Mercosur deal 'not acceptable' and wants vote delayed

Considered a heavyweight in terms of EU member states, France has declared in the past 24 hours...

EU heavyweight France says Mercosur deal 'not acceptable' and wants vote delayed

Agri Politics

about 1 month ago

Taoiseach urged to take 'opportunity to defend Irish farmers'

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to ensure that the...

Taoiseach urged to take 'opportunity to defend Irish farmers'

Agri Politics

about 2 months ago

Watch: European Commission is 'not listening to farmers'

The European Commission "is not listening to farmers" when it comes to negotiating trade deals,...

Watch: European Commission is 'not listening to farmers'

Video

about 2 months ago

IFA in Brussels wants commission to support farmers

The European Commission "is not listening to farmers" when it comes to negotiating trade deals,...

IFA in Brussels wants commission to support farmers

Video

about 2 months ago

MEP Maria Walsh speaks to Agriland about Mercosur trade deal

With discussion about a proposed trade deal between the European Union and some South American...

MEP Maria Walsh speaks to Agriland about Mercosur trade deal

Agri Politics

about 2 months ago

Mercosur deal: Watch: 'We can't rob Peter to pay Paul'

With discussion about a proposed trade deal between the European Union and some South American...

Mercosur deal: Watch: 'We can't rob Peter to pay Paul'

Agri Politics

about 2 months ago

Govt attempting to 'railroad ratification of CETA' - Soc Dems

The Social Democrats accused government of trying to railroad ratification of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

Govt attempting to 'railroad ratification of CETA' - Soc Dems

Agri-Business

about 2 months ago

Warning issued that Mercosur 'as it stands will destroy' Irish and European beef farming

The Mercosur trade deal, in its current form, will "destroy" Irish and European beef farming according to a national livestock chair.

Warning issued that Mercosur 'as it stands will destroy' Irish and European beef farming

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Mercosur 'not a good deal' for Ireland as govt urged by opposition to 'stand firm'

The EU-Mercosur agreement is "not a good deal" for Irish farmers and it is "really important that...

Mercosur 'not a good deal' for Ireland as govt urged by opposition to 'stand firm'

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Farmers express lack of confidence in Mercosur deal 'safeguards'

Farmers have expressed their lack of confidence in the 'safeguards' that are to be included in the...

Farmers express lack of confidence in Mercosur deal 'safeguards'

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Mercosur deal: What farmers need to know

The EU-Mercosur deal, formally called the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA), has caused...

Mercosur deal: What farmers need to know

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Agri-Business

4 months ago

Heydon stresses need for 'assurances' in Mercosur deal as Govt to examine proposal

The government will be examining the European Commission's proposal to ratify the EU-Mercosur...

Heydon stresses need for 'assurances' in Mercosur deal as Govt to examine proposal

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Mercosur is a 'bad deal for Irish and EU farmers' - Sinn Féin

The Mercosur trade deal "is a bad deal for Irish and EU farmers and always has been" the Sinn Féin spokesperson on Agriculture has warned.

Mercosur is a 'bad deal for Irish and EU farmers' - Sinn Féin

Agri Politics

4 months ago

Time for Irish government to 'stand up' on Mercosur - Gorman

The IFA president Francie Gorman said now is the time for the Irish government to "stand up" for farmers on the EU-Mercosur trade deal.

Time for Irish government to 'stand up' on Mercosur - Gorman

Dairy

4 months ago

EU commitment on more US dairy raises questions for processors

The commitment given by the EU to allow a greater amount of US dairy produce into the bloc tariff free "inevitably raises questions".

EU commitment on more US dairy raises questions for processors

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