IFA President Francie Gorman said IFA will take up the invitation to attend and speak at the Independent Ireland Mercosur protest in Athlone next Sat, Jan 10th. “We would strongly encourage farmers to attend next Saturday to convey their opposition to Mercosur. “An EU blocking minority requires four countries that make up at least 35% of the population of the EU. IFA also highlighted that Brazilian beef was recently recalled from 12 different EU countries due the presence of illegal hormones. The investigation clearly reinforces the public health risk associated with importing beef and poultry from Brazil into the EU.

Source: Irish Independent January 05, 2026 11:35 UTC