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Ep 1138: Farm Tech Talk Ep 244 - Mercosur trade deal, sheep price positivity, Kerry deal and vaccinations

This week, we talk to Adam on the Mercosur trade deal, sheep price positivity with Darren and Aidan gives us his view on the Kerry deal. Adam also chats to Fergal Morris from MSD Animal Health Ireland about the latest in animal health vaccinations.

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