Agri-Business
US President, Donald Trump has today, July 12, announced 30% tariffs on all EU products exported to the US, starting on August 1, 2025.
Rural Life
A recent study was carried out by EIT recognised the current lack of young people entering the farming sector.
Agri Politics
Three european farm organisations have welcomed the European Parliament's objection to the proposal to amalgamate CAP into a single fund.
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has ordered 12 arrests and the seizure of over €9.6 million in assets in Italy relating to CAP fraud
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has filed an indictment against a farmer, for fraud involving projects for the cultivation of land.
Tillage
Sowing is continuing to progress across Europe, with spring barley and sugar beet sowing almost complete in many European Union countries.
US tariffs on EU goods will "impact the profit line and increase cost for the consumer" according to head of customs with BDO, Carol Lynch.
A new EU wide survey has revealed that 59% of Irish citizens would like to see the European Parliament play more of an important role
The European Union have agreed to ban flufenacet, the PFAS herbicide toxic to human health due to its endocrine disrupting capabilities.
Around 19,800 people were killed in road crashes in the EU last year, according to figures released by the European Commission.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) reported today that they served seven food businesses with Enforcement Orders last month.
A recent report assesses the current state of soils in Europe. Significantly, it confirms the magnitude of soil degradation across the region
Machinery
Tractor manufactures and dealers do need to keep developing their machines in order to keep a...
Mercosur deal "is not acceptable" in its current form according to Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil as Sinn Féin also warned it will be "disastrous".
The chief executive of Irish Rural Link CEO, Séamus Boland has been elected as a candidate for the next presidency of the EESC.
The EU's surplus in agri-food trade increased to €33.7 billion in the first half of 2024, according to the European Commission.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming a downward revision in 2024 projected crop yields
Environment
Demand for agricultural imports in the EU originating from outside the bloc generates 15% of global deforestation rates, with Ireland's...
FoodDrinkEurope has unveiled a plan, aimed at bolstering the competitiveness and sustainability of the European food and drink industry.
EU agri-food exports reached €20.1 billion in March 2024, marking a 4% month-on-month increase according to the European Commission
Opinion
No one would question that the language around climate commitments has shifted considerably across the European Union.
EU agriculture ministers should make day to day life easier for farmers by "cutting red tape" a senator has urged.
The European Union reached provisional agreement to renew the suspension of duties and quotas on food imports from Ukraine for another year.
