Thousands of Irish farmers protest EU’s Mercosur trade deal
Farmers flood the streets of Athlone to raise concerns over the trade deal’s impact on Ireland’s beef industry.

Farmers flood the streets of Athlone to raise concerns over the trade deal’s impact on Ireland’s beef industry.









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