News - Beef
Brazilian beef to be blocked from EU markets
The European Commission made the announcement due to the country's use of antibiotics in animals.
May 13, 2026 12:58
Parts of EU Mercosur agreement to come into force today
That's despite not getting approval yet from the European Parliament.
May 1, 2026 13:50
"Government sent clear message by rural Ireland" - local TD speaks at anti-Mercosur protest
Thousands of tractors and protestors on foot protested in the midlands town before gathering at the TÚS campus this afternoon.
Jan 10, 2026 13:50
Large crowds expected to descend on Athlone for anti-Mercosur rally
The event is being organised by Independent Ireland politicians and supported by national farming bodies.
Jan 10, 2026 09:16
Mercosur trade deal approved by EU ambassadors
Ireland, France, Poland, Austria, and Hungary reportedly opposed the deal while Belgium abstained.
Jan 9, 2026 11:09
Local TD backs government's Mercosur stance
Farmers are warning against the move, saying it will bring low quality beef into the country.
Jan 8, 2026 13:07
Sinn Féin to attend large-scale Mercusor protest
It's set to get underway at 11am.
Jan 7, 2026 07:26
EU to vote on Mercosur trade agreement in new year amid beef import concerns
If passed, the deal will allow 99,000 tonnes carcass weight of beef from South America enter the EU at a much reduced tariff rate of 7.5 per cent.
Jan 1, 2026 14:39
Major Mercusor protest to take place in Athlone
It comes after EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told EU leaders the signing of a free trade deal would be postponed to January.
Dec 19, 2025 13:03
Food safeguards could kick-in prior to Mercusor deal
Under Mercosur, the EU would grant a quota of 99,000 tonnes of beef per year.
Dec 2, 2025 13:49
IFA hit out at CCPC pricing claims
It's hitting out at the competition body, which claimed agriculture was one of the reasons for an increase in prices.
Aug 14, 2025 12:19
Roscommon farmer shaken and concerned after theft of calves
The theft of the calves took place on last Thursday night/Friday morning
May 6, 2022 15:59
Roscommon TD says regulator is still needed for beef industry
The Beef Market Taskforce's report is being prepared for Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue
Jul 6, 2021 17:05
Inspectors find over 179KG of meat 'unfit for human consumption' at Longford facility
Inspectors discovered dozens of kilos of meat unfit for human consumption at the premises of a Longford manufacturer last month An enforcement order was issued
Dec 9, 2020 13:34Shannonside Newsletter
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