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Mercosur: what the trade deal means
Phelim O'Neill
A quarter of a century has passed since the negotiations between the EU and Mercosur countries began, but the finishing line is in sight.
4 December 2024 News
Kerrygold stockpiled in US to tackle potential Trump tariff
This comes following president-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promise to impose import tariffs on EU exports to the US.
3 December 2024 News
UK cereal supplies tight, exports to decline
A large amount of cereals are imported from Northern Ireland and Britain into Ireland, but production is down.
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.
28 November 2024 News
Rollins is Trump's ag pick
The new agriculture secretary will need all her Texan toughness to deal with trade wars and pesticide restrictions
27 November 2024 Dealer
Farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal through Brussels
The demonstration in the Belgian and EU capital included a march with tractors, crosses and signage with chanting such as ‘Free farmers, stop free trade’.
13 November 2024 News
€6/kg in sight for beef finishers
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including some positive news for beef finishers
23 October 2024 News
Sharp decline in UK sheep meat production
A 7.9% decline in the UK's prime sheep kill has led to a major drop in the tonnage of domestic lamb and hogget during 2024.
23 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Dramatic fall in MV testing costs
The cost of testing for Maedi Visna in NI sheep imports have fallen to a low level in 2024
23 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Live animal imports have come at a cost
Maedi Visna could be the next production disease to gain a foothold in NI
16 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Strong UK retail demand for both beef and lamb
Shoppers buying more beef and lamb in Britain despite higher prices.
11 October 2024 News
Organic feed imports to top 25,000t
This level of purchases will cost producers in excess of €20m, given that imported organic rations range in price from €700/t to €800/t.
9 October 2024 News