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IFA calls for ‘united front’ on opposing Mercosur at Saturday's protest

IFA leader Francie Gorman has sought farmer support for an anti-Mercosur protest organised by Independent Ireland in Athlone.

NEWS 5 January 2026

IFA calls for ‘united front’ on opposing Mercosur at Saturday's protest

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Mercosur decision is deferred for now

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Issues with CBAM continue as tax nears

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Grain Trends: markets continue downward trend

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Inside the Farmers Journal: who’s taking the John Deere to Brussels?

Inside the Farmers Journal: who’s taking the John Deere to Brussels?

On this week’s podcast we’re talking all things Mercosur, as well as hearing from members of all ages in IFA on why they are travelling to Brussels to protest against the deal.

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Brazil threatens to walk away from Mercosur trade deal

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What is the CBAM and how will it impact your farm?

What is the CBAM and how will it impact your farm?

From 1 January farmers face higher fertiliser prices as taxes will be placed on fertilisers imported into the EU.

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Grain Trends: Matif wheat price hits new low

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Malting price is not good at present. We look at factors affecting markets and profits at present, such as fertiliser and oil.

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

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