Farmers Protest Mercosur Deal As Signing Is Delayed

Over 7,000 farmers were in Brussels to protest the move.

Politicians are being put on notice when it comes to the Mercosur trade deal.

Members of the IFA and the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association were part of thousand tractor convoy that rolled into Brussels to protest against the deal yesterday.

Over 7,000 farmers took part in a mostly peaceful protest before some clashed with police outside the European Parliament.

The signing of the world's biggest deal is now postponed until January.

Chair of the Laois branch of the Irish Farmers Association Henry Burns says politicians in Ireland will be held accountable when it comes to Mercosur:

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