Irish farmers join protests in Strasbourg to oppose Mercosur deal

Farming organisations marched in a protest this week in Strasbourg opposing the Mercosur trade deal, which will be put to a vote in the EU Parliament on Wednesday morning

ICSA president Seán McNamara at the Mercosur protest in Strasbourg, marching with farmers from across Europe opposing the deal.

Ahead of the key Mercosur vote in the European Parliament, Irish farming organisations protested in Strasbourg.

The vote on Wednesday could see the deal referred to the European Court of Justice for a decision on whether it is compliant with EU statutes.