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What’s next for proposed EU regulations on animal transport?

The proposals remain in the legislative negotiating phase and could come to the fore in the second half of 2026 during Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union.

CALVES 25 January 2026

What’s next for proposed EU regulations on animal transport?

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Editorial: what now for Mercosur trade deal?

Editorial: what now for Mercosur trade deal?

VIEWPOINTS 21 January 2026

Four Irish MEPs vote against referring Mercosur to EU court

Four Irish MEPs vote against referring Mercosur to EU court

NEWS 21 January 2026

Farmers take anti-Mercosur fight to MEPs on the streets in Strasbourg

Farmers take anti-Mercosur fight to MEPs on the streets in Strasbourg

Farmers take anti-Mercosur fight to MEPs on the streets in Strasbourg

NEWS 20 January 2026

Argentinian president warns EU not to meddle with safeguards in Mercosur deal

Argentinian president warns EU not to meddle with safeguards in Mercosur deal

Argentinian president warns EU not to meddle with safeguards in Mercosur deal

NEWS 20 January 2026

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27,000 protesters in Athlone last weekend says Independent Ireland

27,000 protesters in Athlone last weekend says Independent Ireland

Speaking on a live social media briefing from Leinster House with his TD colleague Michael Fitzmaurice, MEP Ciaran Mullooly said the protest was a pivotal moment.

NEWS 3 December 2025

IFA to join Mercosur protest in Strasbourg

IFA to join Mercosur protest in Strasbourg

Speaking after day two of the IFA AGM, Gorman confirmed he will travel to the protest which will take place outside the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Ní Mhurchú urges Irish MEPs to lobby EU colleagues against Mercosur

Ní Mhurchú urges Irish MEPs to lobby EU colleagues against Mercosur

Irish MEPs have been urged to lobby other MEPs to oppose Mercosur when the deal goes to the European Parliament.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Marts cancel Saturday sales in solidarity with Athlone protest

Marts cancel Saturday sales in solidarity with Athlone protest

A number of marts have postponed their Saturday sales as a result of the protest in Athlone.

NEWS 3 December 2025

INHFA encourages farmers to protest ‘unacceptable’ Mercosur deal in Athlone

INHFA encourages farmers to protest ‘unacceptable’ Mercosur deal in Athlone

INHFA president Pheilim Molloy said farmers need to make every effort to attend the Independent Ireland protest this Saturday.

NEWS 3 December 2025

MEPs allow Mercosur to jump safeguards hurdle

MEPs allow Mercosur to jump safeguards hurdle

The European Parliament has passed the safeguard elements of the proposed Mercosur deal in a a step that is needed for the whole deal to be green-lighted.

NEWS 3 December 2025

How Irish MEPs plan to vote on the EU-Mercosur deal

How Irish MEPs plan to vote on the EU-Mercosur deal

The Irish Farmers Journal asked Ireland’s 14 MEPs whether they will vote for or against the EU-Mercosur trade deal. Many were clear in their voting intentions, with Fine Gael MEPs split on the deal.

NEWS 3 December 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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