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France ‘remain opposed’ to Mercosur – IFA
James Hanly
This comes after the association’s president, Francie Gorman, met with the French ambassador to Ireland Céline Place in the Irish Farm Centre to discuss the trade deal and other issues.
19 March 2025 News
French police seizes €1.5m worth of stolen GPS kits
French authorities recovered 40 pieces of stolen agricultural equipment including 34 GPS systems.
27 February 2025 News
Massey Ferguson prepares to open new visitor centre at Beauvais tractor plant
Massey Ferguson has announced the completion of its new Customer Experience Centre at its French tractor plant in Beauvais, France.
Livestock exports hit by storm and strike this month
Both Irish Ferries and Stena Line confirmed that a number of ferry sailings were cancelled lately due to poor weather and strike action by dockers in France.
26 February 2025 News
Young Leitrim man sets up farm in France
Nevan McKiernan speaks with Conor McPadden, who moved to France to set up his own farm earlier this year.
27 December 2024 Property
Risk to Ireland of being economically out of sync with heart of Europe
The last time Ireland was in this situation, it ended very, very badly for the country.
26 December 2024 News
Joskin- from Agri contractor to manufacturer with 130,000 machines in 41 years
Building 3,500-4,000 machines each year, Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to Soumagne in Belgium to meet the Joskin family and visit some of the Joskin factories.
23 December 2024 Farm machinery
Mercusor deal imminent as Von der Leyen lands in Uruguay
Ursula von der Leyen and her trade commissioner Maroš Šefcovic have flown to South America to conclude a trade summit over the controversial agreement.
5 December 2024 News
New regulation aims to halt the use of single-line brakes
Incoming EU code requires all new tractors registered from 1 January 2025 to be fitted with dual-line hydraulic brakes, even if fitted with air brakes.
4 December 2024 News
French supermarket commits to not sell meat from Mercosur countries
Carrefour CEO Alexandre Bompard has said that the supermarket made the decision in response to farmer concerns about the impact the deal could have on their businesses.
23 November 2024 News
Grain Trends: markets steady again this week
Grain markets remained relatively steady this week. Plantings and weather look to be the main things affecting prices at present.
20 November 2024 Markets
Getting a taste of French lamb production
The Offaly Quality Lamb Producer Group recently broadened its horizons and got a taste of French lamb production, as part of a visit to the Sommet De l’ Elevage agricultural show, Shaun Diver reports.
23 October 2024 News