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European Parliament vote to delay Mercosur welcomed across the board

The Parliament voted by 334 votes to 324 this Wednesday lunchtime to refer the deal to the ECJ, a move which could delay ratification or derail it completely.

NEWS 21 January 2026

European Parliament vote to delay Mercosur welcomed across the board

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Watch: how Europe is still dealing with green deal hangover

Watch: how Europe is still dealing with green deal hangover

NEWS 16 January 2026

US policy was one driver behind Mercosur deal

US policy was one driver behind Mercosur deal

NEWS 14 January 2026

Editorial: Brexit impact being felt 10 years on

Editorial: Brexit impact being felt 10 years on

Editorial: Brexit impact being felt 10 years on

VIEWPOINTS 30 December 2025

Brexit now reflected in UK beef imports

Brexit now reflected in UK beef imports

Brexit now reflected in UK beef imports

NEWS 28 November 2025

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ICSA directs food inflation blame towards trade deals and regulation

ICSA directs food inflation blame towards trade deals and regulation

The food inflation worry consumers face was not brought about by farmers, the ICSA has said.

NEWS 17 September 2025

New Zealand steps back climate ambitions

New Zealand steps back climate ambitions

The country significantly revised lower its target for biogenic methane reduction.

NEWS 17 September 2025

Farmers not buying Mercosur deal

Farmers not buying Mercosur deal

Despite a big sales effort by the Commissioner, Irish farmers aren't persuaded that their interests are sufficiently protected in Mercosur deal.

VIEWPOINTS 17 September 2025

Trade commissioner gets up to speed on Irish farming

Trade commissioner gets up to speed on Irish farming

Commissioner Maroš Šefcovic bumps into the Dealer when he was out and about around Dublin during his visit at the end of last week.

DEALER 17 September 2025

Commissioner: We are not negotiating deals for somebody to be a loser

Commissioner: We are not negotiating deals for somebody to be a loser

In an exclusive and wide ranging interview with the Irish Farmers Journal, Commissioner Maroš Šefcovic, who is responsible for trade attempts to reassure Irish beef producers about Mercosur.

NEWS 17 September 2025

Beef factories must reflect improving market conditions – IFA

Beef factories must reflect improving market conditions – IFA

The beef chair stated that farmers should not be misled by unfounded negativity from factory agents or attempts to lower quotes.

NEWS 17 September 2025

Irish exporters should focus on 'big strokes' in US to weather Trump tariffs

Irish exporters should focus on 'big strokes' in US to weather Trump tariffs

Companies with a footprint in the US should look to the big moves of the Trump administration to navigate the unpredictability of his approach to trade, said EY's co-head of geopolitical strategy.

NEWS 17 September 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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