Environment
Von der Leyen: Europe will 'stay the course' to protect nature
The president of the European Commission has vowed to continue honouring the Paris Climate Change Agreement and work with “all...
European Commission
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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Give your dairy hygiene programme a spring clean
Having a dairy hygiene programme in place is crucial, as when spring arrives, Irish dairy farmers are in the thick...
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...
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...
Environment
Commission wants to hear farmers' views on nature restoration
The European Commission today (Monday, January 13) urged farmers to “contribute to the discussion of the EU’s Nature Restoration Law”...
Environment
EU Commission reprimands member state on Natura 2000 'failing'
The European Commission has issued formal reprimands to a number member of states on a number of environment issues, including...
Dairy
EMB: Dairy farmers need 'long term prospects' and fair prices
The European Milk Board (EMB) today (Monday, December 16) warned that “far-reaching reforms” are needed that will deliver “long-term prospects”...
Agri-Business
€162m in Italian aid for agriculture approved by EU
The European Commission has approved a €167 million Italian scheme to support the primary agricultural production sector in the context...
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Discover how Stokbord is the multipurpose material for the agricultural sector and is taking the agricultural and equestrian world by...
Agri-Business
EU mission to Ireland to discuss Mercosur deal with farmers
Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, Peter Burke has met with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic to discuss priority trade...
Agri-Business
Commission clears merger of Slovakian company with Valeo Foods
The European Commission has cleared the way for Irish food manufacturing company, Valeo Foods to acquire Slovakian-based business, I.D.C Holding....
Machinery
EU adopts common rules for harvesters and non-road machines
The EU will adopt a common set of rules and safety measures for harvesters and other non-road mobile machinery (NRMM),...
Rural Life
EU farmers welcome moves on UTP enforcement and CMO
The umbrella group of farmers and agricultural co-operatives in the EU has welcomed the move by the European Commission to...
Agri-Business
€132m to promote EU agri-food products in 2025
The European Commission will allocate €132 million in 2025 to co-fund promotion activities for sustainable and high-quality EU agri-food products...
Agri Politics
EU young farmers want commitment on UTPs
CEJA, the European Council of Young Farmers, is calling on legislators to follow through on a commitment to achieve fairer...
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Real profits start after 3rd lactation - are your cows making it?
Are you aware that the real profits begin after the third lactation? Research shows that it typically takes two lactations...
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...
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
Greater transparency required of food labelling - report
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) and Safe Food Advocacy Europe (SAFE) have released a report calling for more transparency...
Agri-Business
Mercosur: Timeline for reduced tariff beef and pigmeat imports
The European Commission has outlined the proposed timeline for reduced tariffs on imports of beef, poultry and pigmeat from Mercosur...