CAP / Schemes
CAP talks 'must draw lessons' from strategic dialogue - CEJA
Discussions on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) “must draw lessons” from the outcome of the EU strategic...
EU
Agri-Business
EU renewable ethanol sector continues to produce more food than fuel
EU ethanol biorefineries have produced more food and animal feed than fuel in 2023, according to new data published by...
Agri-Business
EU agri-food trade remains stable
The latest agri-food trade report published yesterday (Tuesday, September 4) by the European Commission showed that in the January-May 2024...
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...
Dairy
Copa Cogeca: China investigating EU dairy subsidies is 'worrying'
An investigation by China into the impact of subsidised European Union (EU) dairy products on China’s domestic dairy industry has...
Agri-Business
Baker Tilly: Penalties are 'extensive' for breaking new EU deforestation rules
Business advisory group, Baker Tilly has warned of “extensive” penalties for non-compliance with new EU deforestation and trade regulations, which...
Dairy
China to investigate EU dairy subsidies including one Irish scheme
The Ministry of Commerce of China has begun an investigation into subsidies paid to European dairy farmers, with one Irish...
Tillage News
Smallest feed wheat crop in EU since 2018 on the horizon
The very wet conditions that have impacted across many countries this summer have combined to deliver the smallest feed wheat...
Dairy
Ireland was fifth-highest EU exporter of ice cream in 2023
Ireland was the fifth-highest among EU member states in exports of ice cream to non-EU countries in 2023, according to...
CAP / Schemes
CAP Network launches survey to assess the needs of Irish farmers
CAP Network Ireland has launched a survey to assess the needs of farmers in Ireland relating to where farmers source...
Agri-Business
Teagasc seeks researcher for EU plant protein project
Teagasc is currently recruiting for a researcher to join its team working on a project to enhance plant protein production...
Agri Politics
Wojciechowski 'proud of achievements' as EU agri commissioner
European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Janusz Wojciechowski has said that he is proud of his achievements during his...
Sheep
How many sheep has Ireland imported this year?
Figures of the number of sheep that have been imported to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) have been provided to...
Environment
PAN calls for EU to follow Brussels' lead on plant protection rules
Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe has called for other EU regions or countries to follow the lead of Brussels in...
Agri Politics
New EU agriculture committee chair elected
The European Parliament’s committee on agriculture and rural development (AGRI) has elected Veronika Vrecionová as the new committee chair. Vrecionová,...
Agri Politics
Von der Leyen secures second term as EU commission president
The European Parliament has confirmed Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as President of the European Commission. She...
Dairy
Watch: Farmer highlights financial and mental impacts of low milk yields
As milk yields drop this year, dairy farmer Liam Curtis from Bree, Co. Wexford, has highlighted the financial and mental...