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DairyTalk 193: From Brussels to the Barn - Why Mercosur Matters for Dairy Farms - by Helmut Demmelhuber
In December 2025, thousands of farmers took to the streets in Brussels to protest the EU–Mercosur trade agreement - forcing a delay in ratification. At stake is more than politics: European dairy producers fear massive competitive disadvantages from lower-cost South American production. This episode explains why Mercosur could reshape global dairy flows, how displaced European products may intensify competition in markets like Asia and Mexico, and why mid-sized farms face growing pressure to consolidate or specialize. The key question: how can dairy businesses adapt their strategies before…
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