Agri Politics
The European Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen will make his first official visit to Ireland tomorrow since taking up the role.
Ursula von der Leyen has delayed her announcement of parliamentary commissioner roles, with three in contention for the Agriculture post.
The vulnerability of famers across Europe has become more acute during the past four years,...
An Irish MEP, has stated that the next European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development will be selected from the EPP, should Ursula von der Leyen retain her position as the president of the European Commission.
Agri-Business
The number of livestock farms dropped by 40% over a 10-year period according to EU Commissioner for Agriculture
Delegates at the World Potato Congress (WPC) in Dublin were told that the European Union (EU) is to prioritise the issue of food security.
Pig/Poultry
The European Agriculture Commissioner has indicated that he is hesitant to use market measures to solve difficulties in the pigmeat sector.
Rural Life
EU agriculture ministers have commenced day two of a two-day meeting in Slovenia, aimed at strengthening urban-rural dialogue
"[Irish farmers] will be the special consideration of the European Union" if there is a 'no deal' Brexit.
Mairead McGuinness locked horns with Commissioner Wojciechowski over concerns regarding what she described as "economic patriotism".
Dairy
Co-ops have promised that "renewed pressure for market supports" will be placed on Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski in a meeting this week.
The European Green Deal is a "chance" for farmers on condition they are "treated as part of the solution", according to the commissioner.
The European Commission and the EIB have today, Monday, April 29, launched a €1 billion programme loan targeting specifically young farmers.
EU commissioner Phil Hogan was speaking at a pre-launch of the new degree programme in International Agricultural Engineering at IT Tralee.
EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Affairs Phil Hogan says research and innovation should focus on what's happening on the ground.
Beef
Minister Michael Creed has refuted claims that the EU has raised its potential offer for Mercosur beef access from 70,000t to 99,000t.
Other
A permanent crisis instrument must be implemented in the dairy sector to avoid future volatility, according to Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy.
