N.Ireland
French farmers mobilise in protest against Mercosur
Farmers across France took to the streets last night (Monday, November 18) and today (Tuesday, November 19) to contest the...
Mercosur
Agri-Business
French prime minister unveils new law to support farmers
The French Prime Minister has told French farmers that their “heartfelt cry” has been heard as he unveiled details of...
Agri-Business
Brazil buys milk powder to support dairy farmers against imports
The government in Brazil is planning to buy milk powder at retail prices in a bid to support the country’s...
Agri-Business
Brazil beef trade to China expected to resume in next fortnight
The resumption of the beef trade from Brazil to China has been forecast as "more than probable" in the next...
Beef
Brazilian meat processors bought cattle from farms that used ‘slave labour’ – reports
A number of meat processors in Brazil have been found to have bought cattle from ranches that exploit ‘slave labour’,...
Beef
Mercosur trade deal ‘fails sustainability criteria’ – Oxford University
Researchers from Oxford University have found that the trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur “fails across sustainability criteria”. In...
New EU ‘trade enforcement officer’ might be ‘game-changer’ on Mercosur
The president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA), has said the very first item the newly appointed EU Chief Trade...
Environment
MEPs debate Mercosur agreement compatibility with Green Deal goals
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement and whether the accord is compatible with the new European Green Deal was a key topic...
Environment
Deforestation in Brazil soars dramatically in first half of July
Deforestation in Brazil in the first half of July 2019 has increased significantly, while controversy still rages over the trade...
Beef
Farm organisations need to be stronger when it comes to Mercosur - Matt Carthy
Farm organisations could and should be much more ‘stronger’ in terms of their language when it comes to Mercosur, Sinn Fein...
Beef
'No deal without beef' says key Mercosur official
The head of the Mercosur trading bloc’s negotiating team with the EU has said that there will be no trade...
Beef
Carthy calls for suspension of Mercosur trade talks after Brazil President is ousted
Matt Carthy, the Sinn Féin MEP, has reiterated his calls for the suspension of negotiation on the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement....
Beef
Uraguauan Minister says beef will be part of EU trade deal negotiation
The Uraguauan Foreign Minister, Rodolfo Nin Novoa has said that beef quotas will form part of a new free-trade deal...
Beef
EU Trade Commissioner refuses to rule beef out of Mercosur trade deal
EU Commissioner Cecilia Malmström refused to rule beef out of a new trade deal between the EU and a host...
Beef
Mercosur trade deal faces growing resistance in Europe
A potential deal between Europe and the South American Mercosur bloc countries is facing increasing opposition in Europe. It is...
Beef
Meat processors call for Government to intervene in Mercosur deal
The Government has been called on to intervene with the European Commission from making an offer to the Mercosur bloc in...
