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France to vote against the Mercosur deal

France has joined Ireland in confirming that it will vote against the Mercosur trade deal this Friday.

NEWS 8 January 2026

France to vote against the Mercosur deal

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Cracks appearing in coalition stance on Mercosur

Cracks appearing in coalition stance on Mercosur

NEWS 8 January 2026

EU set to sign up to Mercosur

EU set to sign up to Mercosur

NEWS 7 January 2026

Average income payment of €240/ha needed in next CAP - IFA

Average income payment of €240/ha needed in next CAP - IFA

Average income payment of €240/ha needed in next CAP - IFA

NEWS 7 January 2026

Farmer Writes: the great beef reset of 2025

Farmer Writes: the great beef reset of 2025

Farmer Writes: the great beef reset of 2025

FARMER WRITES 7 January 2026

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IGGG seeks coupled tillage payments in next CAP

IGGG seeks coupled tillage payments in next CAP

Coupled tillage payments and an organic scheme that opens annually are among the calls that have been made for the next CAP's funds to the Oireachtas agriculture committee.

NEWS 30 December 2025

EU pushes for Mercosur signing as Irish farmers take to streets

EU pushes for Mercosur signing as Irish farmers take to streets

Adam Woods takes a look at the latest developments in relation to the Mercosur trade deal ahead of this Saturday’s protest in Athlone.

EDITORIAL 30 December 2025

'Grave concerns' remain around Mercosur - minister

'Grave concerns' remain around Mercosur - minister

Minister Heydon said he will continue to engage with the Commission on Ireland’s concerns about the implications of Mercosur for the Irish agri-food sector this week.

NEWS 30 December 2025

Heydon and EU farm ministers to discuss next CAP with commissioner

Heydon and EU farm ministers to discuss next CAP with commissioner

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon is travelling to Brussels to meet his colleagues on Wednesday for a number of bilateral meetings on both CAP and Mercosur.

NEWS 30 December 2025

EU proposal to front-load CAP money labelled 'a ploy' for Mercosur backing

EU proposal to front-load CAP money labelled 'a ploy' for Mercosur backing

Move comes following request by Italy, which appears to be on the fence on the Mercosur deal, to make more farmer funding available to member states.

NEWS 30 December 2025

Mercosur vote could take place on Friday 9 January

Mercosur vote could take place on Friday 9 January

Adam Woods has the latest on the Mercosur trade deal and news of a potential signing this week.

MARKETS 30 December 2025

Five EU policies for farmers to watch in 2026

Five EU policies for farmers to watch in 2026

The year 2026 will see a flurry of policy moves in Brussels that will impact farmers, with the year to be a crucial one for both CAP and Mercosur.

NEWS 30 December 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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