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Farm Tech Talk: Mercosur, CAP and derogation

Tune into this week's Farm Tech Talk hosted by Stephen Robb.

NEWS 9 January 2026

Farm Tech Talk: Mercosur, CAP and derogation

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Carberry to lead next CAP negotiations for the EPP

Carberry to lead next CAP negotiations for the EPP

NEWS 7 January 2026

Mercosur vote could take place on Friday 9 January

Mercosur vote could take place on Friday 9 January

MARKETS 5 January 2026

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

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

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

SCHEMES 31 December 2025

Can Irish farming stand united?

Can Irish farming stand united?

Can Irish farming stand united?

DEALER 30 December 2025

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Pointed message in Taoiseach's rounded comments

Pointed message in Taoiseach's rounded comments

Why did Micheál Martin say what he said about Mercosur being negotiated 'in the round' alongside the nitrates derogation and CAP.

DEALER 3 December 2025

Irish farm organisations attend protest in Brussels

Irish farm organisations attend protest in Brussels

The Irish contingent joins an estimated 10,000 farmers across Europe protesting against Mercosur, proposed CAP cuts and red tape.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Uncertain future for ACRES in next CAP - IFA

Uncertain future for ACRES in next CAP - IFA

Damien McDonald said due to potential CAP budget cuts and the funding needed for Ireland’s Nature Restoration Plan, an agri-environment scheme could lose out.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Rural revolt on Mercosur

Rural revolt on Mercosur

MEPs, backbench TDs, government independents and all opposition parties are united in calling for the government to oppose Mercosur

NEWS 3 December 2025

Brussels battles coming in threes

Brussels battles coming in threes

The nitrates derogation, Mercosur and CAP. We seem to be coming toward a decisive moment for all three of the biggest issues for Irish farmers.

DEALER 3 December 2025

Opinion: CAP, not Mercosur or nitrates, will determine viability of farming

Opinion: CAP, not Mercosur or nitrates, will determine viability of farming

Next week's CAP protest is about the brass tacks issue of funding for farmers across the next 10 years, but Micheál Martin and the Irish Government are walking a fine line in Brussels these days.

OPINION 3 December 2025

Cuts to CAP 'threaten Ireland's ability to produce food'

Cuts to CAP 'threaten Ireland's ability to produce food'

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Agriculture Martin Kenny has said he is very concerned about the continual erosion of the CAP budget.

NEWS 3 December 2025

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