Farm Organisations Outraged by Brazilian Beef Hormone Recall
Irish farm organisations have slammed the EU’s plan for a Mercosur trade deal, following the revelation that a banned hormone was found in Brazilian beef imported into the EU.
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called on Fine Geal leader Simon Harris to clarify where his party stands on the Mercosur trade deal, following a radio interview by Fine Gael MEP Regina Doherty on Tuesday 2 December.
IFA president Francie Gorman said farmers would be “concerned” to hear her “speak in favour of the deal”.
“The official position of the Irish Government has been that it is working to oppose the deal,” he added...
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