IFA President Francie Gorman says his group will take up the invitation to attend and speak at the Independent Ireland Mercosur protest in Athlone next Saturday, January 10. He said: “We would strongly encourage farmers to attend next Saturday to convey their opposition to Mercosur. The IFA also highlighted that Brazilian beef was recently recalled from 12 different EU countries due the presence of illegal hormones. The investigation, they say, clearly reinforces the public health risk associated with importing beef and poultry from Brazil into the EU. “Member State ambassadors are due to meet on Friday.

Source: Irish Independent January 07, 2026 06:06 UTC