Agri-Business
Farmers 'misled' by 'fake news' on Mercosur - Former EU director
Despite many protests over the Mercosur trade deal, former director for international affairs at the EU Commission, John Clarke said...
EU
Beef
MII: Mercosur deal could mean €1.3bn drop in EU output values
Meat Industry Ireland (MII), the Ibec sector association representing beef, pork and lamb processing members, today (Friday, January 17) voiced...
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Events to showcase options for life beyond the farm
Two events are set to take place in the north-west to showcase the positives of the Irish dairy sector and...
Agri Politics
Programme for government aim to oppose Mercosur deal lauded
MEP for the Midlands North West constituency, Ciaran Mullooly, has welcomed the Irish Government’s commitment in the programme for government...
Agri-Business
Commissioner: Mercosur deal is a 'win-win'
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement is a “win win” deal that paves the way for new export opportunities for EU companies...
Environment
EU report: Agriculture largest source of GHG emissions in Ireland and Latvia
A new report on the EU’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by “economic activities and households” shows that agriculture is the biggest...
Agri-Business
EU agri groups call for 'carefully balanced' approach to Ukraine
Stakeholders in the EU’s agriculture and food producing sector have called for the EU to take a “carefully balanced approach”...
Rural Life
MEP calls for definition of 'fair income' for farmers in EP debate
An Irish MEP has called for the European Parliament to develop a clear definition of a “fair income” for farmers...
Agri-Business
Eurobarometer: Support for CAP at all-time high
The latest Eurobarometer survey shows that support for the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP) has reached an all-time high. Not...
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Transform your calf rearing with a JFC automatic feeder
We recently caught up with Richard Lowe who is a dairy farmer from Adare, Co. Limerick, who shares how the...
Pig/Poultry
Poultry production in EU to rise, with pigmeat to stay 'historically low'
EU poultry production figures are expected to increase slightly by 0.9% this year, while across Europe, pigmeat production is likely...
N.Ireland
MP: 'Double standards' as some border checks for Ireland suspended
DUP Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs spokesperson, MP Carla Lockhart has accused the EU of having “double standards” as some seal...
Dairy
Ireland tops EU poll for 'sharpest' milk price increase in 2024 - Eurostat
Ireland recorded the “sharpest rates of increase” in relation to milk prices in the EU in 2024 in stark contrast...
Environment
EU advisory committee endorses 'code' for animal feed labelling
A key committee that advises the European Commission has endorsed an updated “code for green labelling” for animal feed, according...
Agri-Business
Ireland's agricultural labour productivity increased in 2024
The rate of labour productivity in the agriculture sector in Ireland, and the EU generally, has increased this year compared...
Agri Politics
Irish MEPs to put forward amendments to EU proposals on transport of animals
Irish MEPs, Barry Cowen and Ciaran Mullooly, intend to “put forward amendments” to proposed new legislation on the protection of...
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Farmer Wellbeing Board offers support to those in need
“A picture paints a thousand words” – this well-known phrase perfectly captures the essence of the Farmer Wellbeing Board, designed...
Agri Politics
Hansen: Farming is a 'risky and very stressful occupation'
Farming “faces structural challenges that demand attention” the EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, has warned. Christophe Hansen...
Agri-Business
Strong criticism of Mercosur trade deal agreement
There has been strong criticism today (Friday, December 6) following the news that European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen and her...
Agri Politics
Farmer campaign against Mercosur to continue despite agreement
As the European Commission agreed for a trade deal between the EU and Mercosur today (Friday, December 6), the Irish...
Agri Politics
Bern Convention votes in favour of amending wolf status
The standing committee of the Bern Convention today (Tuesday, December 3) voted in favour of the EU proposal to adapt the protection status of...