IFA Want Level Playing Field With Mercosur Deal

They say the deal will be a huge loss to Irish agriculture.

Irish Farmers want a level playing field.

That's according to Henry Burns, Laois County Chair of the IFA who believes the Mercosur deal will be a huge loss to Irish agriculture.

The Irish Government says a blocking minority against the EU trade deal exists, but admits it may not hold under pressure from the European Commission and pro-deal countries.

The Commission recently introduced new measures aimed at easing farmer concerns over the deal, including a 6 billion euro fund if there's "market disturbance" coming from the agreement.

Mr Burns says Irish farmers are strongly opposed to the deal: 

More from Midlands News

Download Our App