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Agriculture
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Fionnan Sheahan: After riling Irish farmers, Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon now has to get them back down the hill

IFA protests against Bord Bia chairman over Brazilian beef imports distract from larger agricultural threats facing Irish farming.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Farmers take part in major rolling protest against Mercosur deal

Irish Government and farmers oppose the EU-Mercosur trade deal over fears lower-cost Brazilian beef will undermine Irish exports.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Politicians have not explained the benefits of Mercosur deal, says European Minister Thomas Byrne

Thomas Byrne supports the Mercosur deal, saying Ireland’s free-trade economy and agriculture — including that 90% of Irish beef is exported — will benefit greatly.
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fromIndependent
1 month ago

Mary Regan: Fianna Fail WhatsApp group was 'hopping' as fears erupted over Mercosur deal

Fianna Fáil TDs reacted angrily after Micheál Martin left open supporting the Mercosur deal, prompting Cathal Crowe to oppose it on Irish farming grounds.
Agriculture
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Darragh McCullough: Mercosur could well be the next Brexit - and cause minimal bother to Irish beef

Impartial analysis predicts farm incomes will remain stable; Irish agriculture should diversify beyond traditional markets, learning from post-Brexit adaptations.
fromIndependent
8 months ago

Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh: Double standards apply when it comes to teenagers driving tractors

In rural Ireland, the contrast in driving regulations for tractors versus cars highlights a decision to prioritize agricultural needs over conventional driving rules, showcasing a unique cultural approach.
Agriculture
fromIndependent
9 months ago

Ireland is 70 years fighting bovine TB and we're still arguing over how it's spreading

As the numbers of reactors increase, Minister Heydon's science-based eradication strategy is sparking outrage among farmers, accused of being authoritarian in approach.
Agriculture
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