Agri Politics
The MEP said that Ireland needs clear national commitments to match the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) allocation at EU level.
Agri-Business
Researchers have secured €1 billion in funding to help shape national and EU-wide responses to key current challenges according to minister.
Rural Life
A new interactive guide mapping all funding opportunities available at EU level for rural areas has been launched by the European Commission.
Minister McConalogue has been called on to provide "urgent" support for the horticulture sector from the over €9.5 million in EU funding.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is currently working out how to best spend over €9.5 million in EU funding.
he announcement of a lump sum scheme to address the inputs crisis will not provide any extra EU funding for farmers, the IFA has said.
The announcement that €200 million to fund activities for the processing and marketing of agri products has been welcomed by ICOS.
The EU state aid clearance for a "major capital investment scheme" for the food industry has been welcomed by the Minister Creed.
N.Ireland
NI farmers have called for politicians to reach agreement to restore the devolved government in the face of the challenges posed by Brexit.
