Don O'Neill

May day is Mercosur day

As the EU Mercosur trade deal comes into effect provisionally, Irish beef producers will be hoping the EU assurances on its impact prove correct

NEWS 29 April 2026

May day is Mercosur day

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Mercosur deal comes into effect on Friday

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USDA forecasts sharp drop in China’s beef imports

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Much damage already done by Middle East conflict

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Has Brazilian beef production peaked?

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

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