CAP / Schemes
Farmers return to Brussels as EU committee endorses CAP review
European farmers have returned to Brussels today (Tuesday, March 26) for the third time in less than two months calling...
Farmer protests
Tillage
MEP discusses the impact of EU policy on tillage sector
The latest edition of the ‘Tillage Edge’ podcast features an in-depth interview with Ireland South MEP, Sean Kelly, on the...
CAP / Schemes
Tired of red tape in farming? The EU wants to hear from you
As part of proposals to reduce the administrative burden in farming, the European Commission has today (Thursday, March 7) launched...
Agri Politics
Watch: Farmers back on the streets of Brussels
Farmers are protesting again in Brussels today (Monday, February 26) as European agriculture ministers gather to discuss proposals to reduce...
Agri Politics
EU Commission 'detached' from farmers - ICSA
The general secretary of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has accused the European Commission of being “detached”...
Agri Politics
Next phase of IFA campaign to target county council meetings
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is set to target county council meetings to highlight the frustration felt by farmers across...
Agri Politics
Watch: Thousands of farmers support 'show of solidarity'
Thousands of farmers across the country have taken to the streets as part of a national show of solidarity with...
Rural Life
European farmers bring Brussels to a standstill
Farmers from across Europe have brought the city centre in Brussels to a standstill today (Thursday, February 1) over their...
Agri Politics
Irish farmers to stage show of 'solidarity' with European counterparts
Farmers across the country are planning to take part in a show of “solidarity” tomorrow evening (Thursday, February 1) with...
CAP / Schemes
EU Commission proposes one-year CAP derogation on fallow lands
The European Commission has today (Wednesday, January 31) proposed a one-year derogation for farmers from Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) rules...
Agri-Business
Watch: Waterford 'show of solidarity' with European farmers
Over 20 farmers gathered with their tractors in Co. Waterford last night (Tuesday, January 30) in “a show of solidarity”...
Agri Politics
Agriland survey: Do you support farmer-led protests in Europe?
Farmers have blocked major roads outside of Paris with tractors and access to Toulouse-Blagnac airport in France today (Tuesday, January 30)...