Agri Politics
Who is in contention for EU agriculture commissioner?
Ursula von der Leyen has delayed her announcement of commissioner roles for the upcoming EU parliamentary mandate until next week,...
EU Agriculture Commissioner
Agri Politics
Commissioner: Vulnerability of farmers 'more acute' in last 4 years
The vulnerability of famers across Europe has become more acute during the past four years, according to the European Commissioner...
Sponsored
Feeding transition milk optimises development and performance
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Agri Politics
Von der Leyen to appoint agri commissioner from EPP if elected
An Irish Member of the European Parliament (MEP), has stated that the next European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development...
Agri-Business
European livestock farms decrease by 40% in 10-year period
The number of livestock farms in Europe with animals dropped by 40% over a 10-year period according to EU Commissioner...
Agri-Business
Food security now ‘number one’ priority for Europe
Delegates at the World Potato Congress (WPC) this week in Dublin were told that the European Union (EU) is to...
Pig/Poultry
EU Agri Commissioner hesitant to use market measures for pigmeat sector
The European Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski has indicated that he is hesitant to use market measures to solve difficulties...
Rural Life
EU agriculture ministers meet to strengthen rural-urban dialogue
EU agriculture ministers have commenced day two of a two-day meeting in Slovenia, aimed at strengthening urban-rural dialogue and reversing...
Agri Politics
Irish farmers to get 'special consideration' if there is a 'no deal' Brexit
“[Irish farmers] will be the special consideration of the European Union” if there is a ‘no deal’ Brexit scenario. That’s...
Sponsored
Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
Agri Politics
Irish MEP and commissioner lock horns over 'economic patriotism'
Mairead McGuinness, MEP and First Vice-President of the European Parliament, locked horns with the European Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski,...
Dairy
Co-ops to 'renew pressure for market supports' in meeting with commissioner
Co-ops have promised that “renewed pressure for market supports” will be placed on European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski in...
Rural Life
'Farmers ensure food security - we should ensure security for farmers'
The new European Green Deal will be a “chance” for European farmers – on the condition that they are “treated...
Agri Politics
Details: €1 billion to be made available to young farmers
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have today, Monday, April 29, launched a €1 billion programme loan...
Agri-Business
'Knowledge and technology' at the heart of agricultural matters in IT Tralee
European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan told those gathered at the Institute of Technology, Tralee (IT Tralee)...
Agri Politics
'Farmers and agri-businesses are our boots on the ground' - Hogan
EIP-AGRI has proven itself to be a major policy and networking initiative helping to speed up research uptake and innovation...
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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...
Beef
Creed insists EU hasn't raised Mercosur beef bid
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed has refuted claims that the EU has raised its potential...
Other
'Measures to tackle long-term volatility in dairy sector needed'
AÂ permanent crisis instrument must be implemented in the dairy sector to avoid future volatility. This was the message from Sinn...