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Agri Politics

New Commissioner must put responsible milk policy into practice

A coalition of European non-governmental organisations have called on Phil Hogan, the designated European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development to advocate sustainable family farming.

Hogan to appear in front of EP AGRI Committee

Agri Politics

12 years ago

Hogan to appear in front of EP AGRI Committee

The hearing of the Commissioner-designate for agriculture and rural development Phil Hogan by the AGRI Committee takes place tomorrow (Thursday).

Further €165 million package for fruit and veg market support

Agri Politics

12 years ago

Further €165 million package for fruit and veg market support

The European Commission has announced new measures for perishable fruit and vegetables in the wake of the Russian ban on imports of certain EU agricultural products.

EU Agriculture Ministers to meet on food security

Agri Politics

12 years ago

EU Agriculture Ministers to meet on food security

There will be an informal meeting of the Agriculture Ministers in Milan tomorrow (September 30) on the subject of how can EU agriculture contribute to the food security?

Ireland supportive of EU/US trade deal - Coveney

Agri Politics

12 years ago

Ireland supportive of EU/US trade deal - Coveney

Ireland is very supportive of an EU/US trade deal according to Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney.

Agri Politics

12 years ago

EU closes private aid storage for cheese

As of today September 23, the Private Storage Aid (PSA) scheme for cheese has ended according to DairyCo.

Agri Politics

12 years ago

EU fine of the Department of Agriculture still a 'live' issue

The Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney confirmed that the proposed EU disallowance remains a live issue for the Department of Agriculture

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12 years ago

European Commission ignores antibiotics warning

UK pressure group wants EU Commission to get tougher in restricting the 'indiscriminate' use of antibiotics with agriculture.

Agri Politics

12 years ago

Ban on EU agricultural products by Russia very worrying - Anderson

Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson has said the ban imposed by Russia on EU agricultural products is very worrying for Irish farmers.

Agri Politics

12 years ago

The EU Commission at the National Ploughing Championships

The EU Commission Representation in Dublin will be going 'robotic' at this year's National Ploughing Match

Agri Politics

12 years ago

Scotland's farmers debate the pros and cons of independence

NFU Scotland has rounded off its series of referendum debates across the country

Agri Politics

12 years ago

Hundreds of cows die after eating swedes in New Zealand

Farmers in New Zealand are being advised to keep a close watch on cows that have been grazing or are grazing on swede crops after reports hundreds of dairy cow deaths.

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12 years ago

Brazilian meat processors can't get enough cattle

JBS director Jerry O’ Callaghan told ASA conference delegates that the biggest challenges facing his company is that of procuring sufficient cattle

Agri Politics

12 years ago

US launches Dairy Margin Protection Programme

US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has given the green light for a new Dairy Margin Protection Programme

Agri Politics

12 years ago

Hogan appoints Limerick man as Head of Cabinet

Commissioner-Designate for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan has announced this mornind that he is to appointment Limerick man Peter Power his head Head of Cabinet.

Agri Politics

12 years ago

Fears trade deal could start a race to the bottom

Concern is mounting that TTIP deal with the US could have a negative impact on European food and farming standards according to the Organic Trust.

Agri Politics

12 years ago

TTIP – a win: lose scenario for agri food in the EU

There is now strong evidence to show that the proposed trade deal between the EU and the US – the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) -would, in all likelihood, have very contrasting impacts on two of Ireland’s most important agri sectors.

Agri Politics

12 years ago

Taoiseach has no doubt Hogan is equal Agriculture Commissioner task

The decision to designate Phil Hogan as the next EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development is testament to his considerable experience and abilities according to Taoiseach Enda Kenny

agri-politics

New Commissioner must put responsible milk policy into practice

Hogan to appear in front of EP AGRI Committee

Further €165 million package for fruit and veg market support

EU Agriculture Ministers to meet on food security

Ireland supportive of EU/US trade deal - Coveney

EU closes private aid storage for cheese

EU fine of the Department of Agriculture still a 'live' issue

European Commission ignores antibiotics warning

Ban on EU agricultural products by Russia very worrying - Anderson

The EU Commission at the National Ploughing Championships

Scotland's farmers debate the pros and cons of independence

Hundreds of cows die after eating swedes in New Zealand

Brazilian meat processors can't get enough cattle

US launches Dairy Margin Protection Programme

ICOS President wishes Phil Hogan every success

Hogan's appointment significant for Ireland - Coveney

Call for EU policy on limiting modern farming methods to be reversed

Hogan highlights challenges facing farming

ICOS says EU support measures welcome, but not enough

Hogan appoints Limerick man as Head of Cabinet

Fears trade deal could start a race to the bottom

TTIP – a win: lose scenario for agri food in the EU

Taoiseach has no doubt Hogan is equal Agriculture Commissioner task