The Irish Farmers’ Association struck a defiant tone on the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement at its AGM on Tuesday after the majority of EU member states backed the controversial agreement. While the passing of the deal by the Council of the EU last Friday was a major step in getting the deal, 25 years in the making, over the line, it faces one last hurdle in the European Parliament. MEPs are expected to vote on the deal in the coming weeks to finally rubber-stamp the free trade agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, which will open up the European…

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