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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 7 January 2026

EU pushes for Mercosur signing as Irish farmers take to streets

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Fine Gael MEP Walsh calls on Irish Government to reject Mercosur deal

Fine Gael MEP Walsh calls on Irish Government to reject Mercosur deal

Fine Gael MEP Walsh calls on Irish Government to reject Mercosur deal

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France and Poland MPs opposed to Mercosur - Kenny

France and Poland MPs opposed to Mercosur - Kenny

France and Poland MPs opposed to Mercosur - Kenny

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The cold hard reality of Ireland’s energy policy

The cold hard reality of Ireland’s energy policy

A new report has laid out the stark reality of Ireland’s energy policy and argues for a rebalance in approach, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 23 October 2025

Dairy Day: succession woes leave French co-ops cagey on cutting milk prices

Dairy Day: succession woes leave French co-ops cagey on cutting milk prices

Co-ops on the continent appear fearful of dropping milk prices as retirement beckons for many suppliers without successors, Dairy Day heard from a trade expert.

NEWS 23 October 2025

Editorial: French blow for Mercosur resistance

Editorial: French blow for Mercosur resistance

Huge issues remain with the so-called safeguards, with the chances of these being triggered in the future very slim.

VIEWPOINTS 23 October 2025

International perspective: the ongoing lure of the land

International perspective: the ongoing lure of the land

Aidan Brennan chats with Hermjan Darwinkel about farming in France and how he gets paid a higher price for his milk.

DAIRY DAY 23 October 2025

Watch: Bobcat unveils black limited-edition V-Drive telehandlers

Watch: Bobcat unveils black limited-edition V-Drive telehandlers

Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to the home of Bobcat telehandlers in France to get a first look at the manufacturer's new black limited-edition of V-Drive telehandlers.

FARM MACHINERY 23 October 2025

Limited supply and robust demand driving 'historically high' EU beef prices

Limited supply and robust demand driving 'historically high' EU beef prices

Latest EU data shows that beef production in the 27 member states fell 3% in the first seven months of 2025 compared with the same time last year.

NEWS 23 October 2025

Explainer: what is lumpy skin disease?

Explainer: what is lumpy skin disease?

In the event of an outbreak of lumpy skin disease in Ireland, control measures are introduced to eradicate the disease.

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How calving alerts take the pressure off

Calving season is just around the corner and many dairy farmers are preparing for one of the busiest times of the year.

How calving alerts take the pressure off

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