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Poultry to buck EU farm output decline trend

The European Commission’s outlook for the coming 10 years points towards more poultry, but less pigmeat, being produced on EU farms.

18 December 2024 POULTRY
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‘Landmark deal’ - Brazilian and Argentinian farmers react to Mercosur agreement

The farm organisations representing Brazilian and Argentinian farmers have, unsurprisingly, reacted positively to the EU-Mercosur trade deal.

15 December 2024 NEWS
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New Mercosur protests kick off in Brussels

There was a strong Irish presence at the Mercosur protest on Monday, with Irish MEPs Ciaran Mullooly and Michael McNamara attending along with Irish TD Michael Fitzmaurice.

11 December 2024 MARKETS
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Is Mercosur the final blow for suckler farmers?

The optics of the EU doing a deal that brings South American beef into Europe may be the straw that breaks the camel's back.

11 December 2024 DEALER
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Mercosur deal ratification all down to politics

Adam Woods takes a look at what happens next with the controversial Mercosur trade deal.

11 December 2024 MARKETS
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Beef Trends: factories still hungry for Christmas beef

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for factory-finished cattle.

11 December 2024 MARKETS

'Smuggling' of animals into NI against bluetongue rules condemned by UFU

The smuggling of animals has become a serious threat putting Northern Ireland at risk of bringing in bluetongue.

10 December 2024 NEWS

Agricultural operating surplus to grow 33% in 2024 - CSO

Milk volumes in 2024 are projected to fall by 4%. However, prices are up by 7%, the CSO has estimated.

7 December 2024 NEWS

Freda steps up again

The Dealer saw another big election took place in Fermanagh last week, with the Irish Shows Association electing a new president for the next two years.

4 December 2024 DEALER