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Opinion: Mercosur has become a symbol of broken trust

The trade deal goes ahead and won't shut down farming, but calling it bad faith to oppose Mercosur is a misunderstanding of the failing relationship between food producers and the European Commission.

OPINION 9 January 2026

Opinion: Mercosur has become a symbol of broken trust

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Average income payment of €240/ha needed in next CAP - IFA

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The IFA is looking for the maximum average payment rate possible in area-based income supports in the next CAP, but warned that further national funds will be needed for other CAP schemes.

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EU pushes for Mercosur signing as Irish farmers take to streets

EU pushes for Mercosur signing as Irish farmers take to streets

Adam Woods takes a look at the latest developments in relation to the Mercosur trade deal ahead of this Saturday’s protest in Athlone.

EDITORIAL 31 December 2025

Brazilian beef with illegal hormones enters Irish food chain

Brazilian beef with illegal hormones enters Irish food chain

Adam Woods unravels further revelations in relation to the EU Brazilian beef recall last month

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'Grave concerns' remain around Mercosur - minister

'Grave concerns' remain around Mercosur - minister

Minister Heydon said he will continue to engage with the Commission on Ireland’s concerns about the implications of Mercosur for the Irish agri-food sector this week.

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Heydon and EU farm ministers to discuss next CAP with commissioner

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Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon is travelling to Brussels to meet his colleagues on Wednesday for a number of bilateral meetings on both CAP and Mercosur.

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Brendan Soden elected new chair of IFA poultry committee

Brendan Soden elected new chair of IFA poultry committee

He succeeds Nigel Sweetnam, who has completed a four-year term as chair.

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The small question of finding €90bn in CAP funding . . .

The small question of finding €90bn in CAP funding . . .

With the nitrates derogation granted for another three years and the Mercusor deal delayed, attention needs to swiftly turn to reversing the funding shortfall in the next CAP budget.

SCHEMES 31 December 2025

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