Agri-Business
Brazilian exports of poultry meat are continuing to grow according to the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA).
The 20% cut to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in the EU budget's revised negotiating box has sparked a backlash from farming bodies.
Rural Life
Authorities have seized land and frozen bank accounts as part of a probe into possible fraud involving EU agricultural subsidies in France.
Beef
The president of the Brazilian Beef Exporters Association (ABIEC) expects Brazilian beef to be back in the EU market within the coming months.
Pig/Poultry
Ireland is now entering the higher-risk period for avian influenza, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has warned.
Tillage
Brussels is planning to increase Europe’s indigenous protein crop supply over the coming years to make livestock production more sustainable.
Sheep
Lower sheep meat production combined with strong export demand has tightened supplies across the EU in 2026, according to AHDB.
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The recovery of finished pig prices in the EU has lost momentum as lingering disease risks and rising production weigh on the pork market.
Climate and other extreme weather events create food security risks, not only for Ireland, but all EU producers.
A €10 million EU-funded project has been launched to strengthen agricultural advisory services and build a more connected advisory community.
Environment
The droughts and fires across Europe this summer led many to ask how farmers and vets can be better prepared for climate change.
Agriculture and rural areas are considered important for Europe's future by 95% of Europeans, while 93% say a stable food supply is crucial.
Dairy
The European dairy market needs a framework that "prevents crises and enables dairy farmers to earn an adequate income".
Agri Politics
Young farmers, MEP Maria Walsh and EU Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen will have a 'Youth Policy Dialogue' in Ireland.
Flahavan’s has invested €1.8 million in eight new silos, adding 6,800 tonnes of organic oat storage capacity.
CAP
Agriculture "cannot be forced to compete with other national spending priorities", MEP Ciaran Mullooly has said.
There has been a year-on-year decline in the price of dairy products such as cheese and butter, according to statistics released by Eurostat.
Fianna Fáil TD Brendan Smith has said that food security must be prioritised in the next EU budget.
Recent heatwaves have severely impacted many winter and summer crops growing across Europe, according to Brussels.
EU
John Deere, New Holland and Fendt dominate European fields, but Ireland's grassland focused farming sector tells a slightly different story.
The European Commission president has been urged to provide “absolute clarification” on the decision-making process over Brazil meat imports.
Cereal production declines after last year's rebound, while oilseeds and protein crops maintain positive momentum.
