CAP / Schemes
EU Council approves conclusions on 'farmer-focused' next CAP
The European Council has today (Monday, December 9) unanimously approved a set of conclusions on a “farmer-focused” Common Agricultural Policy...
EU Council
Environment
EU certification framework for carbon farming gets green light
The European Council has today (Tuesday, November 19) given its approval to the EU certification framework for permanent carbon removals,...
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Extra support for farmers across rural Ireland
Life in rural Ireland is rewarding, but it comes with its challenges. Farming pressures, financial uncertainty, and social isolation, are...
Agri-Business
EU adopts regulation on digital labelling for fertilisers
The EU Council has decided to adopt a regulation which will see the rollout of digital labelling on fertilisers. The...
Environment
Over 600 farmers oppose EU Green Claims Directive
A coalition of farmers have raised concerns about the EU’s proposed Green Claims Directive, specifically criticising the inclusion of the...
Agri-Business
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. The...
CAP / Schemes
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 Common Agriculture Policy...
CAP / Schemes
Farmers return to Brussels as EU committee endorses CAP review
European farmers have returned to Brussels today (Tuesday, March 26) for the third time in less than two months calling...
Agri-Business
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...
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Drench cows for the 'cover they need over the winter' - Sligo farmer
Sligo farmer, Christopher Tuffy spoke about his farm’s performance over 2024 and how he intends to drench the cows to...
Agri-Business
EU agriculture ministers agree on changes to GAEC rules
EU agriculture ministers have agreed on short-term changes to rules on Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions (GAEC) standards to reduce...
Agri-Business
EU member states agree to tackle packaging waste
EU environment ministers have reached an agreement on a proposed regulation on packaging to tackle the increase in packaging waste...
Rural Life
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. The issue...
Environment
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...
Agri-Business
ICSA urges MEPs to vote against Nature Restoration Law
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) is urging MEPs to oppose the proposed EU Nature Restoration Law when...
Agri-Business
EU reaches agreement on Nature Restoration Law
The EU Council and EU Parliament reached provisional political agreement last night (Thursday, November 9) on the controversial Nature Restoration...
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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...
Organics
EU facing 'worrying' drop in demand for organic sales
The European Council has identified a “worrying” drop in demand for organic sales, stating that if the trend continues, funding...
Agri-Business
EU calls for 'good manure management' to tackle AMR
The EU is set to ask member states to encourage the use of “good, evidence-based, manure management practices” as part...
Rural Life
EU aims to increase renewable energy targets by 2030
The European Council and EU Parliament have today (Thursday, March 30) reached a provisional deal aiming to increase renewable energy...
Agri-Business
Claim that IED is driven by ideology, not science
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has claimed that the EU’s Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) is being driven by ideology, not...