Environment
EU countries Spain, Romania and Cyprus are to receive funding in the wake of extreme weather events, it was announced this week.
Opinion
Roxane Feller, director-general, AnimalhealthEurope, believes that the EU’s new livestock strategy will mean a healthier Europe.
Copa Cogeca has said the EU's Animal Health Law needs more financial mechanisms to "compensate farmers for disease-related losses".
Agri Politics
Commissioner Michael McGrath has said farmers will continue to have 'predictability and stability' on income support under the next CAP.
The EU adopted a recommendation on wildfire risk management, setting out a framework to help member states cope with and prevent wildfires.
Agri-Business
The number of Alert and Cooperation Network (CAN) notifications, which tracks food violations, grew 11% year-on-year.
EU imports of beef and veal increased by €246 million (+25%) year-on-year, mainly due to higher imports from Brazil (+€113 million).
The accession of Ukraine to the EU will have "significant implications for food and agriculture", Rabobank said.
European lawmakers have reached a decision on fertilisers that promises to reduce “unnecessary burdens for businesses”.
Food systems are increasingly exposed to a wide range of threats that can affect food availability, safety, integrity, and public trust.
Fertiliser
With the warm weather and silage underway, farmers will be sourcing fertiliser ahead of a second cut or bringing paddocks back into rotation.
The European Council has moved to strengthen CBAM by “closing loopholes” and making the system “more robust”.
Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen said innovation is the answer to several of the challenges facing Irish agriculture today.
livestock farming
A European young farmers group has called for the EU to improve the attractiveness of livestock farming ahead of the EU Livestock Strategy.
Beef
Ireland recorded the "sharpest decline" in beef production in the EU at the start of 2026, according to a new report today (Thursday, June 4).
Dairy
EU milk production increased by 1.64% in 2025, while butter production expanded by 6.3%, according to a new report.
EU milk collection strongly increased by 4% (522,000 tonnes) in March 2026 compared to March 2025.
Tillage
Significant moisture stress is now becoming a challenge in crops across Europe, according to the European Commission.
Deputy Fitzmaurice accused Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of having her eyes closed to the danger posed by Brazilian beef imports.
In 2025, the EU exported €238.2 billion worth of agricultural products and imported €213.5 billion, generating a €24.7 billion surplus.
EU member states at the Special Committee on Agriculture have agreed on a negotiating position for updating the EU rules on organic production and labelling.
EU
The European Council has given its final green light to new rules on biocides by extending certain data protection periods.
European Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen has confirmed he will present the commission's Fertiliser Action Plan on May 19.
