Mercosur
Phelim O'Neill on 15 Sep 2021
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Phelim O'Neill on 12 Sep 2021
How is global trade likely to develop through the 2020s?
While Irish farmers have always had to contend with EU trade policy, they must now also live with UK trade policy which will have as great, if not a greater, impact writes Phelim O’Neill.
Declan O'Brien on 20 Aug 2021
‘A cull in beef cow numbers will not be tolerated’ - Fitzmaurice
Reducing Irish beef cow numbers cannot be countenanced at a time when massive growth in Brazilian cattle numbers is being facilitated by increased deforestation, according to Michael Fitzmaurice TD.
Phelim O'Neill on 28 Jul 2021
Government says Mercosur will cost beef farmers €50m
The impact of any Mercosur agreement if ratified will hit Irish beef farmers by €50m annually though overall Irish exports would increase.
Phelim O'Neill on 23 Jul 2021
No surprises in Mercosur impact assessment
Government's economic impact assessment of Mercosur trade deal for Ireland confirms that beef producers are the only loser.
Phelim O'Neill on 21 Jul 2021
Government say Mercosur deal will cost beef farmers €44-€55m
Government say Mercosur deal will cost beef farmers €44-€55m but overall economy will benefit
Noel Bardon on 20 Jul 2021
Minister Heydon calls for ‘vigilance’ with trade deals
Ireland must continue to remain vigilant on the impact of trade details on sensitive agricultural sectors, Minister Martin Heydon has said.
Phelim O'Neill on 14 Jul 2021
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Phelim O'Neill on 14 Jul 2021
Moment of truth approaching on Mercosur
A memo to cabinet is the first step in the Irish Government taking a position on the EU Mercosur trade deal and Irish beef farmers are watching anxiously.
Phelim O'Neill on 15 Jun 2021
UK-Australia trade deal: how it will affect Irish beef and sheep farmers
The UK's trade deal with Australia opens the marketplace in a way that can never really be closed again, writes Phelim O'Neill.
Phelim O'Neill on 09 Jun 2021
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Barry Cassidy on 06 Jun 2021
Government analysis of Mercosur trade deal delayed
The assessment will analyse the potential economic impacts as well as the social, human rights and environmental impacts of the EU-Mercosur deal.
Niall Hurson on 26 May 2021
Mercosur trade deal likely to have ‘drastic’ effect on environment - report
The researchers claim the agreement is inconsistent with the European Green Deal, which commits the EU to climate neutrality by 2050.
Phelim O'Neill on 28 Apr 2021
Listen: Canadian dairy model could be adapted for EU
If farmers cannot succeed in stopping access to the EU market they need to secure appropriate compensation as a plan B similar to Canadian dairy farmers.
Barry Cassidy on 15 Apr 2021
IFA presses Tánaiste to reject Mercosur deal
The IFA met with Tánaiste Leo Varadkar on Wednesday to call for a rejection of the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
Phelim O'Neill on 08 Apr 2021
Mercosur trade deal edging forward
A deal has been agreed for almost two years, but the ratification process still has long way to go.
Caitríona Morrissey on 20 Mar 2021
EU accused of ‘maladministration’ on Mercosur deal by Ombudsman
The deal was agreed in June 2019 but neither the final assessment, the Commission’s formal response to it, nor the last round of stakeholder consultations were taken into account in the negotiations.
Niall Hurson on 10 Mar 2021
Disbelief as Commission attempts to proceed with Mercosur – IFA
Brendan Golden branded the move as ‘unbelievable’ following Brexit and the added environmental controls the EU are imposing on Irish farmers.
Amy Forde on 25 Feb 2021
Irish farmers need to be protected from low-standard beef imports – IFA
Tim Cullinan has said the beef and poultry sectors, and beef farmers in particular, are being sacrificed for large industrial vested interests in the Mercosur deal.
Niall Hurson on 22 Feb 2021
EU young farmers warn of instabilities attached to Mercosur deal
CEJA said it sees the EU-Mercosur deal as vector of confusion when it comes to the offer in food products for consumers.