Agri Politics
The head of the European Commission in Ireland has condemned the Irish government’s decision to vote against the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement.
Agri-Business
The European Commission is aiming to reduce the time it takes new pesticides to reach the market for farmers.
The ICMSA has welcomed confirmation from the government that Ireland will vote against the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
The European Commission has today (Wednesday, January 7) announced proposed measures in a bid to reduce fertiliser prices for farmers.
Beef
Minister Heydon has said that he will seek "the maximum amount of safeguards" for the beef sector if the Mercosur deal is ultimately ratified.
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon will seek assurances on the EU-Mercosur deal during a meeting of EU ministers for agriculture today.
President von der Leyen has committed to make an further €45 billion available in the first year of the next CAP for farm payments.
The start of the week has been dominated with news over the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement, with a vote on the deal seemingly planned for Friday.
European agriculture ministers are to meet on Wednesday for discussions ahead of a possible vote on the controversial EU-Mercosur trade deal.
The European Commissioner for Agriculture has said that work will continue in 2026 for a "more competitive" and "fairer" agriculture sector.
Rural Life
The EU Commission has outlined access to finance options for young farmers under its Strategy for Generational Renewal in Agriculture.
Dairy
The European Commission has told the Netherlands that the country will not be able to avail of a nitrates derogation into the new year.
Environment
Ireland is one of eight European countries to be awarded the BIOMAPE project, a European Commission...
The European Commission today (Monday, December 22) officially extended Ireland's nitrates derogation for a further three years.
A decision to delay signing the Mercosur agreement is a "tragedy at one level" according to the head of the European Commission in Ireland.
The European Commission will allocate €205 million in 2026 to promote quality EU agri-food products within the EU and globally.
The European Commission has proposed a package of measures to "streamline and simplify" EU food and feed safety legislation.
Beef production in the EU is expected to "fall significantly by 2035" according to a new report released today (Tuesday, December 16)
European Commissioner for Agriculture, Christophe Hansen has said that when it comes to farming and...
Copa Cogeca has responded to the European Commission’s Environmental Omnibus, a package of measures to simplify environmental legislation.
The Dutch Agricultural and Horticultural Organisation said the Irish extension highlights the importance of a derogation as an "instrument".
The European Commission intends to "reinforce significantly" the level of controls both in the EU and outside, on food, plants and animals.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has this morning (Tuesday, December 9)...
