Major farmers’ protest against Mercosur deal

Irish farmers have gathered for a rolling tractor protest in the heart of the country as anger grows over the progression of the EU-Mercosur deal.On Friday, the EU ambassador approved a trade deal with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay – but it still needs to be backed by the European Parliament.The Irish Government voted against the deal in its current form, with senior Cabinet figures insisting that negotiations are not finalised.