News - Mercusor
Mercusor deal, protested against by 27,000 people in Athlone, to be provisionally implemented
27,000 people protested against the deal in Athlone last month.
Feb 27, 2026 13:08
Sinn Féin to attend large-scale Mercusor protest
It's set to get underway at 11am.
Jan 7, 2026 07:26
EU Commissioner pulls out of Brazil visit
A mass protest took place in Brussels last week as farmers attempted to stop the proposed agreement.
Dec 22, 2025 13:08
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
Local TD quizzes Tánaiste on Mercusor stance
A number of farmers and other industry representatives have travelled to Brussels today to voice their disapproval of the plans.
Dec 18, 2025 13:18
Local farmers outline frustrations in Brussels protest
They're venting their anger at recent cuts to the CAP budget and plans to go ahead with the Mercosur trade deal.
Dec 18, 2025 13:10
Mass farming protest in Brussels over Mercosur and CAP
The EU's planned agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay is controversial as farming groups say it'll allow lower quality beef into the European market.
Dec 18, 2025 08:49
Mercusor vote to be delayed in 'good news' for Irish farmers
Irish farming organisations are against the deal because of the effect it could have on the beef sector here.
Dec 16, 2025 07:43
'Incredible' - widespread illegal access to antibiotics in Brazil
In almost every town the Irish Farmers Journal visited, prescription-only antibiotics were bought over the counter in agricultural supply stores.
Nov 20, 2025 09:04
Controversial Mercusor deal could be 'rushed through' next week - Mullooly
The Mercusor agreement would see beef enter the EU at a much reduced tariff rate, in a blow to Irish farmers.
Nov 19, 2025 09:02
Dáil to hear of local opposition to Mercusor deal
The government has said they are against the agreement, which, if passed, could see beef prices could fall by up to 45 per cent in five years.
Nov 18, 2025 07:38Shannonside Newsletter
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