Mercosur
Phelim O'Neill on 24 Nov 2021
Will EU forest ambition pass the WTO?
It is a welcome first step by the EU to exclude imports from deforested land but will it withstand a WTO test?
Phelim O'Neill on 17 Nov 2021
EU to toughen import conditions
The EU looks set to toughen rules for imports to combat deforestation.
Phelim O'Neill on 12 Nov 2021
EU trade deals move into long grass
Contrasting positions between the EU and UK in trade deal negotiations.
Barry Murphy on 05 Nov 2021
‘No’ to Mercosur trade agreement – Varadkar
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said we “have to do better to be credible” and that we “can’t be giving out about Brazil cutting down rainforests when they have more trees than us”.
Barry Murphy on 03 Nov 2021
Climate targets: politicians have their say
Marian Harkin TD says there is an ‘essential difference between food production and drilling and consuming oil’ and this is a ‘real issue in how emissions are counted’.
Barry Murphy on 01 Nov 2021
No sense in ‘flooding Europe with Brazilian beef’ – McDonald
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald says that Government’s solution to addressing high carbon emitting “farm intensification” is to make a decision to support family farmers and the suckler herd.
Barry Murphy on 01 Nov 2021
Dairy expansion ‘not a mistake’ – Donohoe
Finance Minister criticises tone and message of Sinn Féin on farm carbon emissions and says it undermines ability to make the case for “all that is positive for transitioning to a low-carbon future”.
Barry Murphy on 31 Oct 2021
‘Complete hypocrisy’ to support Mercosur and tout herd reduction – Carthy
Sinn Féin agriculture spokesperson Matt Carthy described the “complete hypocrisy” of the coalition for supporting the Mercosur trade agreement while simultaneously touting herd reduction here.
Phelim O'Neill on 22 Sep 2021
Brexit better than feared
The full effects of Brexit are yet to come, as strong farmgate prices mask the impact.
Phelim O'Neill on 22 Sep 2021
Global report: stories from around the world
Reports from Australia, New Zealand, South America and United States.
Phelim O'Neill on 15 Sep 2021
Global Report: stories from around the world
News snippets from Uruguay, Canada, India and Europe.
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
Global Report: stories from around the world
News briefs from Uruguay, Brazil, New Zealand and the global price index.
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.