Michael O'Leary tells Irish beef farmers to "stop whingeing" about Mercosur

Ryanair boss backs free trade and predicts strong, elevated prices for the sector.

Michael O'Leary of his 650-head farm in Co Meath. Picture: Jeff Harvey

Irish beef farmers need to “stop whingeing” about Mercosur, according to aviation business mogul Michael O’Leary, as he doubles down on his bullish outlook for the sector.

Speaking to the Irish Examiner ahead of his annual cattle sale, O’Leary also outlined why he has fully vaccinated his herd against bluetongue and how he is managing rising input costs on his farm.