Agri Politics
Who is in contention for EU agriculture commissioner?
Ursula von der Leyen has delayed her announcement of commissioner roles for the upcoming EU parliamentary mandate until next week,...
Janusz Wojciechowski
Agri Politics
Wojciechowski 'proud of achievements' as EU agri commissioner
European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Janusz Wojciechowski has said that he is proud of his achievements during his...
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Watch: Cork dairy farmer tracks nitrates in derogation
Watch how this Cork farmer manages and tracks nitrates in derogation using the Herdwatch app. The nitrates situation presents both...
Agri Politics
Commissioner: Vulnerability of farmers 'more acute' in last 4 years
The vulnerability of famers across Europe has become more acute during the past four years, according to the European Commissioner...
Rural Life
EU member states call for state aid ceiling to be raised to €50,000
EU member states have called on the European Commission to increase the ceiling of state aid for farmers to €50,000....
Agri-Business
EMB: EU farming must move from dependence on taxpayer money
The European Milk Board (EMB) is calling for long-term reforms in the EU farming system, including moving away from dependence...
Environment
EU Commissioners reflect on agri and climate progress in 2023
As 2023 comes to and end, European Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski and European Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and...
Agri Politics
EU and G20 countries give commitment to food security
Food security, sustainability, trade, research and innovation were all discussed by G20 representatives including from the European Union (EU), who...
Agri-Business
EU proposes to allocate €56m to farmers hit by Ukraine grain
The EU Commission is proposing to allocate €56 million to compensate farmers who have been impacted by increased imports of...
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Watch: Proven fertility boost on Cork spring calving farm
A proven fertility boost has been demonstrated on the farm of Ben Ridgeway near Clonakilty, Co. Cork, where he milks...
Rural Life
Organisations co-sign letter to commissioners about deaths in agri
Two major organisations – European Federation of Food Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions (EFFAT) and European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)...
Agri-Business
Commissioner: Livestock sector needs to evolve
European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Janusz Wojciechowski, has said that the livestock sector needs to evolve to be...
Agri-Business
European livestock farms decrease by 40% in 10-year period
The number of livestock farms in Europe with animals dropped by 40% over a 10-year period according to EU Commissioner...
Agri-Business
EU Commission outlines strategy to address fertiliser crisis
The European Commission has today (Wednesday, November 9) published a communication document outlining how it plans to tackle rising fertiliser...
Agri-Business
Commissioner: Stronger CAP needed after 2027
The EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Janusz Wojciechowski has said that a stronger Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will...
CAP / Schemes
EU Commission approves Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan
The European Commission has today (Wednesday, August 31) approved the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plans for Ireland and six other...
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Continued strong demand for land from farmers
There is a continued strong demand for land from farmers, according to agricultural development manager (south-east and midlands) at Bank...
Environment
Drought warning affecting agriculture in 47% of EU
The EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski has said that 47% of the EU is currently impacted by drought warning...
CAP / Schemes
Agriculture minister meets commissioner to discuss CAP
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, today (Monday, May 30) met with European Commissioner for Agriculture,...
Agri-Business
Commissioner: EU 'doing everything' to help farmers in Ukraine
The European Union (EU) is “doing everything” possible to help farmers in Ukraine, according to the EU Commissioner for Agriculture...
Agri-Business
EU commissioner to hear views of Irish farmers on CAP Strategic Plan
EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Janusz Wojciechowski has said it is crucial to hear the views of Irish farmers...