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MEP calls for assessment of trade deals on beef and sheep sectors

Agri Politics

3 days ago

MEP calls for assessment of trade deals on beef and sheep sectors

An Irish MEP has called for an assessment to be carried out on the combined effects of EU trade deals on Irish beef and sheep farmers.

Irish agri-food exports could get boost as new Cork trade office opens

Agri-Business

10 days ago

Irish agri-food exports could get boost as new Cork trade office opens

Irish agri-food exports to the US could be boosted following the opening of the first international trade office by Ports of Indiana in Cork.

Paraguay ratifies EU-Mercosur trade agreement

Agri-Business

10 days ago

Paraguay ratifies EU-Mercosur trade agreement

Paraguay became the final South American country to ratify the EU-Mercosur trade agreement yesterday (Tuesday, March 17).

Irish EU Commissioner 'regrets' move to refer Mercosur to court

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Irish EU Commissioner 'regrets' move to refer Mercosur to court

Michael McGrath "regrets" the decision by the European Parliament to refer the EU-Mercosur trade agreement to the European Court of Justice.

Food and live animals make up largest share of exports to UK

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Food and live animals make up largest share of exports to UK

Food and live animals make up the largest share of exports to the UK, according to data from the...

Agri-Business

3 months ago

EU Council agrees to 5% market distortion trigger in Mercosur trade deal

The European Council of Ministers, which today voted in favour of the EU Mercosur Trade Agreement has rowed back slightly on a safeguard.

EU Council agrees to 5% market distortion trigger in Mercosur trade deal

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Processors urged to 'stand with farmers' and attend Mercosur protest

Meat processors in Ireland are being urged to "stand united with farmers" and attend the upcoming anti-Mercosur trade deal protest.

Processors urged to 'stand with farmers' and attend Mercosur protest

Pig/Poultry

3 months ago

Pigmeat export volumes increase as value down 3% in 2025

The value of Irish pigmeat exports dropped by 3% in 2025 to reach €475 million, according to data from Bord Bia.

Pigmeat export volumes increase as value down 3% in 2025

Agri-Business

3 months ago

DII: 'Highly frustrating' that dairy again used as 'political pawn'

Dairy Industry Ireland (DII), the Ibec association representing the sector, has expressed...

DII: 'Highly frustrating' that dairy again used as 'political pawn'

Video

3 months ago

Minister for Trade Helen McEntee on Mercosur deal in Brussels

The Council of Ministers of the EU is unsure if there would be a majority in the qualified majority...

Minister for Trade Helen McEntee on Mercosur deal in Brussels

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Watch: McEntee - 'We don't know if there is a majority' on Mercosur vote

The Council of Ministers of the EU is unsure if there would be a majority in relation to the proposed Mercosur trade deal.

Watch: McEntee - 'We don't know if there is a majority' on Mercosur vote

Pig/Poultry

4 months ago

Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from areas in Ireland and UK due to bird flu

Hong Kong's food safety authority said that imports of poultry products from areas across a number of European countries have been suspended.

Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from areas in Ireland and UK due to bird flu

Agri Politics

4 months ago

Mullooly: 'Our right' to request EU court opinion on Mercosur deal

An Irish MEP has challenged the EU Parliament president on a decision to stall referring the Mercosur trade deal to the EU Court of Justice.

Mullooly: 'Our right' to request EU court opinion on Mercosur deal

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Cabinet approves bill to ratify EU-Canada trade deal

The government has approved a bill which will enable the ratification of the EU-Canada...

Cabinet approves bill to ratify EU-Canada trade deal

Agri-Business

5 months ago

Farmers say 'harmful' trade deals are 'threatening food security'

Uncertainty around the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and "harmful" trade deals are "threatening...

Farmers say 'harmful' trade deals are 'threatening food security'

Beef

5 months ago

EU delegation to Brazil labelled 'last-minute and tokenistic'

An EU delegation to the South American country of Brazil has been described as "last-minute and...

EU delegation to Brazil labelled 'last-minute and tokenistic'

Agri-Business

5 months ago

'Persistent concerns' over updated Ukraine trade deal - EU farmers

Producers in several EU agri-food sectors have said they have "persistent concerns" with an updated trade agreement with Ukraine.

'Persistent concerns' over updated Ukraine trade deal - EU farmers

Agri Politics

5 months ago

MEP urges Harris to reject 'rush through' of so-called Mercosur deal safeguards

Independent Ireland MEP, Ciaran Mullooly has said that he is deeply concerned by reports from...

MEP urges Harris to reject 'rush through' of so-called Mercosur deal safeguards

Agri Politics

5 months ago

Sinn Féin describes Mercosur deal 'safeguards' as 'insufficient'

Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture, Deputy Martin Kenny, has called on the government to do...

Sinn Féin describes Mercosur deal 'safeguards' as 'insufficient'

Agri-Business

5 months ago

Irish MEP leads EU delegation to advance Australia trade deal

An Irish MEP is leading a EU Parliament delegation on visit to Australia this week aiming to advance the EU–Australia Free Trade Agreement.

Irish MEP leads EU delegation to advance Australia trade deal

Agri-Business

5 months ago

CSO: Food and live animal exports hit €11 billion by end of August

Food and live animal exports in the first eight months of the year were valued at just over €11 billion, according to the CSO.

CSO: Food and live animal exports hit €11 billion by end of August

Agri-Business

6 months ago

EU to reduce or remove duties on some Ukrainian agri-food

The EU is to move to reduce or remove customs duties on several agri-food products imported from Ukraine, following a council decision.

EU to reduce or remove duties on some Ukrainian agri-food

Agri-Business

6 months ago

EU plans 'unprecedented' safeguards to protect farmers in Mercosur deal

The European Commission has today (Wednesday, October 8) proposed a regulation to strengthen...

EU plans 'unprecedented' safeguards to protect farmers in Mercosur deal

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