Rural Life
French farmers have been praised after mobilising to fight devastating wildfires using tractors and water tankers.
Environment
Rural communities in Spain, Italy and France are currently battling wildfires, which have claimed the lives of three firefighters.
EU countries Spain, Romania and Cyprus are to receive funding in the wake of extreme weather events, it was announced this week.
The main farm organisation in France has said it is "counting on Ireland's negotiating capabilities" on the next CAP.
Tillage
The European Commission is confirming that a steady yield outlook has been maintained for winter drops across most of the EU.
Agri-Business
The French government has announced measures to support farmers during the current heatwave in the country.
The European Commission has signed off on a €212 million French state aid scheme to cushion fuel price increases for farmers.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development board is confirming that future wheat prices (November 2026) have fallen
An individual with ties to Corsican organised crime has been convicted of aggravated subsidy fraud involving payments under the EU's CAP.
France has introduced a new emergency agricultural bill which aims to protect farmers, boost food sovereignty and protect farmland.
The French scheme aims to "boost student purchasing power" and will be accessible to all higher education students, regardless of income.
Dairy
A dairy farm on the Seven Heads Peninsula hosted a group of chefs from France and Belgium this month on a farm and food tour of Co. Cork.
fuel supports
France has this week announced further fuel support for farmers.
Schemes
The European Commission has approved a €300 million French scheme to provide aid for advisory services to companies active in agri-products.
Beef
France will be the EU's largest producer of beef in the second half of 2026 but production is set to fall in Ireland a new report shows.
Pig/Poultry
Monaghan County Council has called on Minister Martin Heydon to introduce a new bird flu compensation scheme for poultry farmers.
France has announced that it will provide economic aid through a compensation scheme for farmers impacted by bird flu.
Agri Politics
The French government has passed new decrees to make it easier for farmers to create new cattle, pig, and poultry farms.
Several member states asked the European Commission to expand mandatory origin labelling to more food products.
French dairy giant Lactalis has become the latest manufacturer to recall batches of baby formula due to the potential presence of a toxin.
France has formally announced that it has decided to vote against the proposed EU Mercosur Trade...
French farmers mobilised in Paris at dawn today to highlight a number of concerns including their opposition to the proposed EU Mercosur Trade Agreement
France has said it will officially move to suspend imports of plant products that are grown with substances banned in the EU.
