Agri-Business
European stakeholders discussed generational renewal at a VistaMilk Policy Workshop in Brussels to...
Agri Politics
An MEP has called on the EU to agree a CAP that provides a way of life for young farmers that will give them a return on their investment.
An MEP has said that Ireland cannot go in to its presidency of the EU with a 'wish list' of what kind of CAP it wants to see at the end of it.
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An Irish MEP has called on the EU to agree a Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) that provides a way...
An Irish MEP has said that Ireland cannot go in to its six-month presidency of the EU with a 'wish...
N.Ireland
Dual access to markets in the EU and Britain is a huge advantage for NI agri-food producers, according to Minister Andrew Muir.
A decision to delay signing the Mercosur agreement is a "tragedy at one level" according to the head of the European Commission in Ireland.
An estimated 10,000 farmers from all 27 EU member states joined together in Brussels today (Thursday, December 18) according to Copa Cogeca.
Young farmers from across Europe are joining the farm protest organised in Brussels today...
Rural Life
Over 10,000 farmers are expected to travel from across Europe this week for a protest in Brussels.
The MEP said that Ireland needs clear national commitments to match the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) allocation at EU level.
The European Commission "is not listening to farmers" when it comes to negotiating trade deals,...
Robbie Butler MLA believes that Northern Ireland’s trust in both Brussels and successive UK governments has been badly eroded.
MEPs on the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development back deal to simplify EU agriculture rules.
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) is concerned about the "possible unravelling" of the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP).
Ireland is "really disappointed with the actions of the US administration with the introduction of tariffs," Minister Heydon has said.
Beef
Irish secondary school students will travel to Brussels next week to discuss sustainable farming with MEPs and other industry figures.
Key issues for Irish dairy and beef farmers were top of the agenda at a meeting in Brussels hosted by MEP Barry Cowen.
Tillage News
The Irish Grain Growers' Group (IGGG) chair, Bobby Miller said now is the time to highlight the case for Irish farming ahead of the next CAP.
The new Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Martin Heydon, today warned in Brussels that Mercosur is an "issue" for Ireland.
Tillage
A delegation from the Irish Grain Growers Group (IGGG), led by chairperson Bobby Miller, will visit Brussels next week.
Irish MEPS, Barry Cowen and Ciaran Mullooly, plan to "put forward amendments" to proposed EU legislation on the transport of animals.
