Environment
IFOAM calls for a CAP reform to deliver on sustainability
As the European Organic Congress kicked off today (Tuesday, September 10), the organic food and farming movement called for “an...
Europe
Agri-Business
FoodDrinkEurope launches industry sustainability initiative
FoodDrinkEurope has unveiled its Food Investment and Resilience Plan, aimed at bolstering the competitiveness and sustainability of the European food...
Rural Life
Ireland must 'up its game' when promoting food producers - Mullins
Fine Gael politician and Ireland South candidate for the European elections, John Mullins, has said that Ireland must “up its...
Agri Politics
Minister: European systems to support farmers need to be 'responsive' in crisis
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine highlighted the plight of Irish tillage and horticulture farmers in Brussels today...
Pig/Poultry
Report: Return to profitability in global pork production
Global pork production has returned to profitability after several months of herd contraction, according to a new report from Rabobank....
Agri Politics
EMB: 'A lot more' to be done in EU to improve producer positions
The European Milk Board (EMB) has said that there is “still a lot more that should be done” to strengthen...
Agri Politics
AgriFocus: Small countries could be the 'king makers' for Mercosur
Former president of Macra and former vice-president of CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), Thomas Duffy has said that the...
Agri Politics
Live exports used as 'agenda' against farming - Markey
MEP Colm Markey said that discussions around live exports are being used as a talking course for an “agenda” against...
Environment
Copernicus: 2023 confirmed as the hottest year on record
Unprecedented global temperatures from June onwards led 2023 to become the hottest year on record – overtaking by a large...
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...
Farm Safety
ATV brands come together to launch free safety training
All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) manufacturers in Europe have come together to launch a free e-training tool to give users safety...
Horticulture
Campaign launched to highlight benefits of mushrooms
The European Mushroom Growers Promo Group (GEPC Promo) has launched a campaign today (Thursday, July 27) to promote the benefits...
Environment
Need to 'revisit' idea of crop insurance amid EU heatwaves
With heatwaves across Europe this week damaging crops, Irish Grain Growers’ Group (IGGG) chair Bobby Miller has said he is...
News
EU meat exports to decline by 16% while global trade rises
Trends in Europe suggest that over the next 10 years, meat consumption and production in the region will drop, while...
Environment
Risk of flash droughts expected to rise globally - study
The rapid development of flash droughts are predicted to occur on a global scale, according to a new study carried...
Agri Politics
Pro-Nature Restoration rally heads to Leinster House
A coalition of environmental organisations will hold a rally today (Wednesday, May 31) outside Leinster House in Dublin to highlight...
Environment
CEJA conference highlights main issues for young farmers
Generational issues and consumer miscommunication were among the main issues affecting young farmers which were highlighted at the European Council...
Agri-Business
Diverse meat alternatives among top European food trends in 2023
The development of more diverse meat alternatives is one of the top five European food trends in 2023, according to...