CAP / Schemes
Two Irish CAP projects among ARIA shortlist
Two Irish projects have been nominated as finalists in the EU CAP Network’s Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2024,...
Common Agricultural Policy
Rural Life
Irish MEP tells EU Parliament farmers need 'immediate support'
An Irish MEP has told his colleagues in the European Parliament that there is an “urgent need for clear and...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
FoodDrinkEurope launches industry sustainability initiative
FoodDrinkEurope has unveiled its Food Investment and Resilience Plan, aimed at bolstering the competitiveness and sustainability of the European food...
Rural Life
EU agri council debates future of farming but without consensus
Agriculture ministers from the EU’s member states debated the future of farming in the EU at a meeting of the...
CAP / Schemes
Outgoing agriculture commissioner: CAP is 'vital' for Europe
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is vital for Europe, according to outgoing European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski. The comments...
CAP / Schemes
EU Commission proposes similar CAP budget for 2025
The European Commission has today (Wednesday, June 19) proposed a similar funding allocation for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) as...
Agri-Business
EU outlines actions to speed up recovery of 'misspent' agri funds
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has outlined recommendations which it said the European Commission should take to speed up...
CAP / Schemes
EU CAP simplification plans will 'safeguard agricultural transition'
The proposal from the European Commission to simplify some parts of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will “safeguard” the agricultural...
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Vaccination is a key pillar in the preventative approach to health and welfare of pigs. The pig industry has removed...
CAP / Schemes
ACRES: Minister announces issuing of interim payments
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has announced the issuing of an interim payment to participants in...
Agri Politics
Watch: We need to listen to 'views of farmers' - minister
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said that European politicians and policymakers need “to consider and...
Agri-Business
Farmers exempted from CAP rules on fallow land in 2024
The European Commission has today (Tuesday, February 13), officially adopted a regulation which grants a partial exemption for European farmers...
CAP / Schemes
CAP complaints from farmers could be heard by EU - commissioner
New regulations which will come into effect on January 1, 2023 could open the door for farmers to “submit complaints”...
Agri-Business
New CAP measures for women in farming welcome - IFA
New initiatives in the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan to improve the number of women in farming in...
CAP / Schemes
EU Commission approves Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan
The European Commission has today (Wednesday, August 31) approved the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plans for Ireland and six other...
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Service of automatic calf feeder is 'top class' - Tipperary farmer
Ned Kelly, a seasoned farmer from Ballycommon, Co. Tipperary reflects on his six-year journey with the JFC Evolution Automatic Calf...
Agri-Business
EU Council: CAP plans among Czech presidency priorities
Securing approval for Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plans as soon as possible is among the Czech Republic’s priorities for...
CAP / Schemes
BPS 2023: Proof of 'active' farmer status will have to be 'recent'
Applicants not deemed as ‘active farmers’ by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) next year will be...
Dairy Technical
The implications of NAP banding on Irish dairy farms
Under the current proposed Nitrates Action Programme (NAP), dairy farmers may see the introduction of banding. Currently the excretion rate...
Environment
Agri emissions reduction since 1990s: EU -21%; Ireland -1%
While greenhouse gas emissions from European agriculture have tracked downwards over the last 25 years, Ireland’s performance has been at...