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Mercosur court referral a ‘fundamental’ safeguard - Mullooly

Agri Politics

6 days ago

Mercosur court referral a ‘fundamental’ safeguard - Mullooly

MEP Ciaran Mullooly said he will oppose any attempt by the European Commission to implement Mercosur while it is under examination by CJEU.

‘Yesterday’s vote was not a vote on Mercosur’ – McEntee

Agri Politics

6 days ago

‘Yesterday’s vote was not a vote on Mercosur’ – McEntee

Many elements of the Mercosur Agreement "are very positive and will be positive for Ireland,” Minister McEntee said today.

Proposed CAP reduction 'a major concern for Ireland' - Heydon

Agri Politics

6 days ago

Proposed CAP reduction 'a major concern for Ireland' - Heydon

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said that the reduction in CAP funding post-2027 "is a major concern for Ireland".

European Parliament vote on Mercosur deal ‘positive step’ - Macra

Agri Politics

7 days ago

European Parliament vote on Mercosur deal ‘positive step’ - Macra

Macra welcomes the vote of the European Parliament to request an opinion of the Court of Justice on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

EU approves €18.2m state aid for Italy's dairy sector

Dairy

7 days ago

EU approves €18.2m state aid for Italy's dairy sector

Under EU State aid rules, an €18.2 million measure to support an investment project in the dairy sector in Italy has been approved.

Forestry

9 days ago

EU ruling on Birds Directive 'direct threat' to farming - Fitzmaurice

A TD has claimed that a recent ruling from the Court of Justice of the EU on the EU Birds Directive is a "direct threat to Irish farming".

EU ruling on Birds Directive 'direct threat' to farming - Fitzmaurice

Agri-Business

11 days ago

Watch: von der Leyen at the official signing ceremony of the EU-Mercosur deal

It's official - after 25 years in the making, the EU has signed a trade deal with the four founding countries of Mercosur.

Watch: von der Leyen at the official signing ceremony of the EU-Mercosur deal

Agri-Business

11 days ago

Irish expert warns 'stronger checks/monitoring' required on imports of Brazil beef

EU audit findings highlight why "enforcement assurance" matters when it comes to imports of Brazil beef according to Irish expert.

Irish expert warns 'stronger checks/monitoring' required on imports of Brazil beef

Agri Politics

12 days ago

What country will your county pair with for the EU presidency?

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee, and the Minister of State for European...

What country will your county pair with for the EU presidency?

Agri Politics

12 days ago

EU Commission: No decision yet on provisionally applying Mercosur trade deal

The European Commission has confirmed it has not, as yet, decided to provisionally apply the conditions of the EU Mercosur trade agreement.

EU Commission: No decision yet on provisionally applying Mercosur trade deal

Agri Politics

13 days ago

'It makes sense to vote in favour of Mercosur' - Eamon Ryan

Former Green Party leader, Eamon Ryan has spoken to Agriland about why he’s in support of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement.

'It makes sense to vote in favour of Mercosur' - Eamon Ryan

Agri Politics

14 days ago

Taoiseach and Tánaiste invited to Strasbourg to show opposition to Mercosur deal

MEP Ciaran Mullooly has announced a series of events in Ireland, Brussels, Strasbourg to mobilise against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Taoiseach and Tánaiste invited to Strasbourg to show opposition to Mercosur deal

Agri Politics

14 days ago

MEPs write to parliament president urging Mercosur deal to be sent to EU court

A number of MEPs have written to the president of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, urging her to seek the opinion of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in relation to the EU Mercosur Trade Agreement.

MEPs write to parliament president urging Mercosur deal to be sent to EU court

Video

18 days ago

Farmers views at rally against EU Mercosur trade deal in Athlone

"No No No to Mercosur", a chant that echoed across the campus of Technological University of...

Farmers views at rally against EU Mercosur trade deal in Athlone

Video

18 days ago

Thousands attend rally in Athlone against EU-Mercosur trade deal

"No No No to Mercosur", a chant that echoed across the campus of Technological University of...

Thousands attend rally in Athlone against EU-Mercosur trade deal

Agri Politics

18 days ago

Watch: Athlone rally - more than 10k farmers, a coffin and Ireland's Call

More than 10,000 farmers and supporters congregated in Athlone to demonstrate their opposition to the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement.

Watch: Athlone rally - more than 10k farmers, a coffin and Ireland's Call

Agri-Business

19 days ago

Von der Leyen: Mercosur vote shows EU is 'serious about priorities'

President of the European Commission, Urusla von der Leyen has said that the majority vote in...

Von der Leyen: Mercosur vote shows EU is 'serious about priorities'

Agri-Business

19 days ago

France joins Ireland in decision to vote against Mercosur trade deal

France has formally announced that it has decided to vote against the proposed EU Mercosur Trade...

France joins Ireland in decision to vote against Mercosur trade deal

Environment

21 days ago

New project to explore alternative livestock feeds to reduce emissions

The milk in your coffee could soon have a smaller environmental footprint, thanks to a new project exploring how alternative livestock feeds.

New project to explore alternative livestock feeds to reduce emissions

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Agri Politics

21 days ago

Unity among Irish farm orgs strengthens ahead of Mercosur protest

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has joined the list of farm organisations...

Unity among Irish farm orgs strengthens ahead of Mercosur protest

Agri Politics

26 days ago

EU agri chief: Work continues in 2026 for 'fairer' EU agriculture

The European Commissioner for Agriculture has said that work will continue in 2026 for a "more competitive" and "fairer" agriculture sector.

EU agri chief: Work continues in 2026 for 'fairer' EU agriculture

Environment

about 1 month ago

Ireland one of 8 countries awarded biomethane project

Ireland is one of eight European countries to be awarded the BIOMAPE project, a European Commission...

Ireland one of 8 countries awarded biomethane project

Agri-Business

about 1 month ago

EU agri-food trade surplus reaches highest level in over a year

The EU agri-food trade surplus increased sharply in October 2025, reaching €6.4 billion.

EU agri-food trade surplus reaches highest level in over a year

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