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Mercosur trade deal nightmare unfolding
Adam Woods
Adam Woods has the latest on increased pressure to get the Mercosur trade deal across the line this week.
28 November 2024 News
Concerns over ‘undemocratic’ split Mercosur deal
The ‘split’ process could bypass national parliaments, denying member states, like Ireland, a say in a trade deal with the South American countries.
27 November 2024 Markets
Beef breaks €6/kg barrier
Adam Woods has some positive news on the beef trade this week with quotes rising by the day.
Commission ‘ignoring devastating impact’ of Brazilian beef - IFA
This is the message from IFA president Francie Gorman ahead of a series of high-level discussions he will be involved with in Brussels on Thursday about the Mercosur trade deal.
27 November 2024 News
Deforestation regulation must practical and fair - ICSA
'This is a common-sense step at a time when excessive regulations are making it harder for farmers to stay in business,' the ICSA has said.
15 November 2024 News
New IFA programme to identify the next generation of leaders
The ‘Ready to Lead 2025’ programme is aimed at young farmers with an interest in farm policy.
15 November 2024 News
Civic reception for Gorman
The reception was in honour of the work he has done for agriculture within the organisation, working as Laois county chair, regional chair for South Leinster and now as association president.
6 November 2024 Dealer
Civic reception held in Laois for IFA leader Gorman
The assembly was held on Thursday 31 October in the Laois County Council chambers to present a certificate of recognition to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president.
4 November 2024 News
Loudest voices won't deliver for farmers if not in next government - Gorman
Francie Gorman has warned that the loudest voices in the upcoming general election may not necessarily be those shaping farming policies, if they do not find a seat on government benches.
4 November 2024 News
Taoiseach and Minister to speak at farming and food conference
The ‘Farming and Food - A Sector Worth Backing’ conference will take place at the Curragh Racecourse, Co Kildare, on Thursday 31 October.
24 October 2024 News
Bank willing to meet farmers face-to-face
Farmers were critical of the online lending application system, but Susan Maher of Bank of Ireland said meetings are available, but by appointment only
23 October 2024 News
Bord Bia QA revamp draws farmer ire
Bord Bia's proposed revamp of the Quality Assurance scheme became the main talking point at the IFA Munster Regional meeting earlier this week.
16 October 2024 News