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Mercosur analysis shows 'real danger' for Irish beef sector - IFA
Rachel Donovan
The new Government needs to hit the ground running to block the 'flawed' Mercosur trade deal, IFA president Francie Gorman has said.
17 January 2025 News
Mercosur to cost Irish farmers €95/head on prime cattle - Meat Industry Ireland
MII director Dale Crammond said that there is still time to engage politically with EU leaders to stop the formal ratification of the Mercosur trade deal.
10 January 2025 News
Meat sector performed well in 2024 despite global challenges - MII
Sheepmeat was the one meat sector to see export values fall from 2023 to 2024 due to lower product availability, MII said.
Farmers and factories condemn trade deal
The meat industry umbrella group Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has also rejected the Mercosur deal.
11 December 2024 Markets
Editorial: Beef margins - razor thin
Surely one of the first steps on this sustainability road is farmer margin.
9 October 2024 Viewpoints
Main beef processors commit to emissions reductions in new charter
The Charter for Sustainable Irish Beef requires Ireland’s main beef processors to decarbonise beef production.
9 October 2024 News
Six agri organisations reaffirm calls for retention of nitrates derogation
The joint declaration states the importance of the nitrates derogation to the Irish agri-food sector and wider economy.
16 September 2024 News
Changes to beef grid needed – CCAC boss
Meat Industry Ireland believes one of best ways to achieve earlier finishing is for Government to work with farmers to achieve targeted improvements in the rearing of calves.
4 September 2024 News
What’s on in the Sustainable Livestock Village?
Adam Woods takes a look at this year’s Sustainable Livestock Village and what visitors to the village can see during the day.
7 August 2024 Tullamore Show