Agri Politics
An Irish MEP has challenged the EU Parliament president on a decision to stall referring the Mercosur trade deal to the EU Court of Justice.
The MEP said that Ireland needs clear national commitments to match the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) allocation at EU level.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is set to appear at the AGM of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) this week.
Rural Life
A "pan-European" day of farmer protests is being organised for December 18, ahead of Ursula von der Leyen's planned trip to Brazil.
The European Commission "is not listening to farmers" when it comes to negotiating trade deals,...
MEPs on the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development back deal to simplify EU agriculture rules.
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Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien, Breifne O'Brien and Cathal O'Shea bring you the biggest stories...
DAFM needs a 'top up' of funding according to Minister Martin Heydon to meet cost pressures from TB and farm payments due under ACRES.
Agri-Business
Farm representative groups across Europe are increasingly concerned about the proposed budget for the EU, particularly in relation to CAP.
With discussion about a proposed trade deal between the European Union and some South American...
The value of Ireland’s agri-food exports increased by 65% over the 10-year period of 2014 to 2024, according to a new report from DAFM.
Dairy
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has said that processors have to "share the pain" during the current dairy market downturn.
Farm Safety
Senator has renewed his call for the establishment of a ‘farm safety agency’ during Seanad session focused on farmer mental health.
Several EU agriculture ministers have expressed concerns over planned moves to strengthen capping and degressivity in the next CAP post-2027.
The Social Democrats will introduce legislation in the coming weeks for the Agri-Food Regulator to be given the powers it needs for full transparency around grocery prices.
MEP for the Midlands North West, Maria Walsh has said Ireland needs "time and fairness" when it...
Former Ambassador to the United States, Daniel Mulhall, will deliver this year's Michael Dillon...
The Social Democrats accused government of trying to railroad ratification of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
Financial supports for tillage farmers need to be "targeted at the cereal grower who needs it the most" according to minister.
Ireland's priorities for the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) beyond 2027 will be highlighted in Brussels today (Monday, November 17).
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must remain fully-funded and distinct beyond 2027, Minister Agriculture Martin Heydon has said.
Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen has issued an update on proposed agricultural safeguards in the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
Sinn Féin said if Tánaiste Simon Harris is serious about supporting farmers then he must commit to rejecting the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
