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Mercosur on the agenda for meeting of EU agriculture ministers

Speaking ahead of the meeting of the AgriFish Council, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said trade agreements will be on the agenda, as well as CAP, CBAM and organics.

NEWS 26 January 2026

Mercosur on the agenda for meeting of EU agriculture ministers

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