Agri-Business
EU groups demand 'blacklist' for purchasing at prices below production cost
European farmers and agri-food worker organisations have written an open letter to members of the European Commission to “demand” the...
EU Commission
Agri-Business
EU audit finds DAFM pet food plant controls 'not fit for purpose'
The system of official controls in Ireland’s pet food processing plants overseen by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the...
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Agri Politics
ICMSA: Deforestation rule 'should' use existing sources for monitoring
The new EU Deforestation Regulation “should” use existing data sources for monitoring instead of implementing a new system, according to...
Agri Politics
Irish MEP slams move to delay EU deforestation regulation
An Irish MEP has strongly criticised a decision by the European Commission to delay the implementation of the EU Deforestation...
Agri-Business
Commission proposes changes to strengthen EU deforestation law
Additional guidance documents have been published today (Wednesday, October 2) by the EU Commission to “strengthen the support” for implementing...
Agri Politics
Inquiry launched into CAP revisions following farmer protests
The European Ombudsman has opened an inquiry into how the European Commission works on what is considered “urgent” legislative proposals,...
Organics
Ireland misses out at this year's EU Organic Awards
Ireland has missed out on gaining a place for this year’s EU Organic Awards, as the EU Commission has announced...
Environment
Six farm orgs form joint declaration for EU on nitrates derogation
Six organisations in the agriculture sector have come together to issue a joint declaration based on the process needed to...
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Access to hot water is crucial to Irish dairy farms. All farms require a reliable and consistent method of heating...
Agri Politics
Walsh: CAP overhaul 'long overdue and badly needed'
An Irish MEP has said that an overhaul of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is both long overdue and badly...
Agri Politics
'Swift and coherent actions' needed on EU agri report - farms orgs
European farm organisations have called for “swift and coherent actions” following the publication of the final report of the Strategic...
Agri-Business
Farmers will lose the most if EU-China trade conflict persists - MEP
An Irish MEP has called for urgent action on the looming trade conflict between the European Union and China which...
Agri-Business
Mercosur deal ignores 'environmental destruction' in Brazil - MEP
An Irish MEP has strongly opposed the EU-Mercosur trade deal, warning of its potential devastating impact on Ireland’s beef sector....
Rural Life
Commissioner McGuinness awarded honorary doctorate
EU Commissioner Mairéad McGuinness has been awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science today (Monday, September 2) from University...
Agri-Business
Minister to engage with commission on China dairy subsidy probe
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue is to engage with the European Commission following a decision by...
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Dairy News
DII disappointed by Chinese move to investigate EU dairy subsidies
Dairy Industry Ireland (DII), the Ibec association representing the dairy sector, has expressed disappointment at a decision by Chinese authorities...
Agri-Business
Committee urges government to fund national slurry storage project
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine is calling on the government to provide funding for a...
Beef News
Bord Bia: Up to 60% of prime cattle qualify for grass fed beef PGI
Between 50 and 60% of prime cattle currently meet the qualifying criteria for the ‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ Protected Geographical...
Agri-Business
EU agri-food exports reach nearly €20bn in April
EU agri-food exports reached €19.8 billion in April 2024, which is slightly down on March, but 10% higher than a...