It’s Mercosur, whether we want it or not Much to the frustration of Irish farmers, the trade deal between the European Union and South America’s Mercosur nations (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay) will be signed today (17 January, 2026). I don’t want to be the harbinger of despair and, despite what some believe, I don’t expect that the deal spells the end for the Irish beef sector. We have battled strong headwinds before and survived to tell the tale. I don’...