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EU simplification of CAP will now reduce on-the-spot checks

Agri-Business

21 days ago

EU simplification of CAP will now reduce on-the-spot checks

The Council of the EU has given its final green light on the simplification of the Common...

Rowback on 'safeguards' to protect farmers from Mercosur deal

Agri-Business

22 days ago

Rowback on 'safeguards' to protect farmers from Mercosur deal

Yesterday (Wednesday, December 17) the European Parliament and Council negotiators informally...

Watch: McEntee - 'We don't know if there is a majority' on Mercosur vote

Agri-Business

25 days ago

Watch: McEntee - 'We don't know if there is a majority' on Mercosur vote

The Council of Ministers of the EU is unsure if there would be a majority in relation to the proposed Mercosur trade deal.

Minister for Trade Helen McEntee on Mercosur deal in Brussels

Video

25 days ago

Minister for Trade Helen McEntee on Mercosur deal in Brussels

The Council of Ministers of the EU is unsure if there would be a majority in the qualified majority...

Heydon to address future of CAP at EU Council today

Agri Politics

29 days ago

Heydon to address future of CAP at EU Council today

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon will attend the Agriculture and...

Agri-Business

about 2 months ago

EU Council backs proposed Mercosur 'safeguards' regulation

The European Council approved a proposed regulation implementing safeguards for agricultural products under the EU-Mercosur trade deal.

EU Council backs proposed Mercosur 'safeguards' regulation

Rural Life

4 months ago

EU Council agrees position on simplifying CAP

EU member states' representatives of the EU Council have agreed the council's position on simplifying provisions related to the CAP.

EU Council agrees position on simplifying CAP

Agri Politics

10 months ago

Copa Cogeca reiterates concerns over proposed fertiliser tariffs

Copa Cogeca has hit out at the position adopted by the European Council on proposed tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertiliser.

Copa Cogeca reiterates concerns over proposed fertiliser tariffs

Agri Politics

12 months ago

What will Poland's EU presidency look like for agriculture?

The Polish presidency of the EU Council of Ministers will address the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council on Monday, January 27.

What will Poland's EU presidency look like for agriculture?

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

EU Council approves conclusions on 'farmer-focused' next CAP

The European Council has unanimously approved a set of conclusions on a "farmer-focused" Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) beyond 2027.

EU Council approves conclusions on 'farmer-focused' next CAP

Environment

about 1 year ago

EU certification framework for carbon farming gets green light

The EU Council has approved the EU certification framework for permanent carbon removals, carbon farming and carbon storage in products.

EU certification framework for carbon farming gets green light

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

EU adopts regulation on digital labelling for fertilisers

The EU Council has decided to adopt a regulation which will result in the rollout of digital labelling on fertilisers.

EU adopts regulation on digital labelling for fertilisers

Environment

over 1 year ago

Over 600 farmers oppose EU Green Claims Directive

Farmers have raised concerns about the EU's proposed Green Claims Directive criticising the inclusion of the Product Environmental Footprint

Over 600 farmers oppose EU Green Claims Directive

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

Call on EU to find 'workable agreement' on fruit and veg packaging

Copa Cogeca has urged EU negotiators to find a "workable agreement" for packaging in the fruit and vegetable sector.

Call on EU to find 'workable agreement' on fruit and veg packaging

Agri-Business

almost 2 years ago

Proposed CAP changes to 'make life simpler' for farmers - minister

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has welcomed EU Commission proposals to simplify the CAP for farmers.

Proposed CAP changes to 'make life simpler' for farmers - minister

Agri-Business

almost 2 years ago

Farmers return to Brussels as EU committee endorses CAP review

European farmers have returned to Brussels today to demand an adequate response to their demands on fair incomes and prices.

Farmers return to Brussels as EU committee endorses CAP review

Agri-Business

almost 2 years ago

EU Parliament and Council strike deal on revised plant health law

The European Parliament and the EU Council have reached a provisional agreement to simplify and strengthen the current plant health law.

EU Parliament and Council strike deal on revised plant health law

Agri-Business

almost 2 years ago

EU agriculture ministers agree on changes to GAEC rules

EU agriculture minister have agreed on short-term changes to GAEC rules to reduce administrative burden for farmers.

EU agriculture ministers agree on changes to GAEC rules

Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

EU member states agree to tackle packaging waste

The EU council has reached an agreement on a proposed regulation on packaging to tackle the increase in packaging waste generated in the EU.

EU member states agree to tackle packaging waste

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Rural Life

about 2 years ago

Call for solutions to attract young people to rural areas

EU agriculture ministers have called for solutions aimed at attracting young people, including young farmers, to rural areas.

Call for solutions to attract young people to rural areas

Environment

about 2 years ago

Rewetting will be voluntary for farmers - Wallace

Rewetting of drained peatlands will be voluntary for farmers under the proposed Nature Restoration Law, Irish MEP Mick Wallace has said.

Rewetting will be voluntary for farmers - Wallace

Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

ICSA urges MEPs to vote against Nature Restoration Law

The ICSA is urging MEPs to oppose the proposed EU Nature Restoration Law when it comes back before the EU Parliament for a final vote.

ICSA urges MEPs to vote against Nature Restoration Law

Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

EU reaches agreement on Nature Restoration Law

The EU Council and EU Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement on the controversial Nature Restoration Law.

EU reaches agreement on Nature Restoration Law

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