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Changing of the guard in Brussels
Phelim O'Neill
As the US prepares to transition to a second Trump administration, renewal is also under way in Brussels.
6 November 2024 News
Trump presidency a concern for Irish farmers
The return of President Trump will mean tariffs if he follows through on campaign promises and reversal of US climate policy.
6 November 2024 Viewpoints
Editorial: no guarantees on Brazilian beef imports
The report from the European Commission shows Brazil cannot prove its beef supplied to the EU market is not treated with Oestradiol 17.
Farmers join forces for Mercosur protest
The ICSA were joined by IFA president France Gorman, the INHFA and The Irish Rural Organsiation for Tuesday's protest.
5 November 2024 News
‘Unacceptable’ that billionaires benefit from CAP - next commissioner
European commissioner-designate for agriculture Christophe Hansen said he wants to champion a CAP that supports small farmers.
4 November 2024 News
Mercosur deal 'not fit' for ratification - Taoiseach
An Taoiseach Simon Harris said at the IFA's Farming for Food conference at the Curragh on Thursday that the Mercosur deal would not be good for Irish farmers.
31 October 2024 News
Hormone-free Brazilian beef to EU cannot be guaranteed, report finds
The IFA president has called for the EU to immediately stop imports of beef from Brazil and cease negotiations with the Mercosur countries.
31 October 2024 News
ICSA to stage rally against Mercosur deal
The Mercosur deal, organised between the European Union and the South American common market, will see beef from Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay imported into the European market.
30 October 2024 News
EU remains focused on Mercosur deal - Wojciechowski
The European Commissioner for Agriculture took issue with China's approach in its trade dispute with Europe.
27 October 2024 News
Cattle price surge in Brazil means extra beef export costs
Prices have jumped in Brazil over recent weeks, which means Brazilian beef will cost more in export markets.
25 October 2024 News
Money for Mercosur?
EU enthusiasm for getting Mercosur trade deal approved means that deals could be done to overcome opposition.
23 October 2024 News
Argentine beef exports to hit record levels
A combination of increased slaughterings, a collapsing currency and a sharp reduction in domestic consumption is expected to result in a 5% increase in beef sales off the Pampas in 2025.
20 October 2024 News