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ICMSA livestock chair Michael O'Connell says bluetongue must be kept out to protect live exports.
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There are over 50,000 farmers awaiting their 2024 ACRES payment.
European Commission president Ursula Von Der Leyen agreed a trade deal with the Mercosur countries in Uruguay on Friday.
Speaking from the floor at the ICMSA AGM, Ronan Feighery said in recent years he has felt uneasy in advance of a Bord Bia audit.
However, Department secretary general Brendan Gleeson also said it is possible there could be additional clauses attached to another derogation.
Former president of the ICMSA Pat McCormack said it is his understanding that half of farmers gone down with TB bought in an animal shortly beforehand.
The winners were presented with their cheques at the ICMSA AGM on Monday.
There is a perception that TB is only spread by wildlife, when there are actually many factors, Department of Agriculture secretary general Brendan Gleeson said.
The ICMSA event will be held on Monday 2 December in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Limerick.
The people who are going to disregard the rules are going to disregard the rules until they are caught, Mick Houlihan of Bord Bia said.
