Agri-Business
The EU Commission said that its proposal to make the use of geotagged photos voluntary has received a "positive opinion" from member states.
Flexibility will be needed during the implementation of the new CAP Strategic Plan, particularly in the early years, the minister said.
A hard Brexit will cause serious damage to Ireland’s dairy and beef sectors, new research from Trinity College Dublin predicts.
Tillage
The vote by member states on a proposal for the renewal of the approval of glyphosate for 10 years has been delayed yet again today.
Member states are scheduled to vote on a proposal for the renewal of the approval of glyphosate for 10 years today.
The European debate on glyphosate has led one Irish MEP to question what policy should be based on, if policymakers can't trust science?
International visits by the Minister Creed, over the coming days are set to focus on the potential effects of Brexit on the agri-food sector.
Environment
Ahead of this Friday's vote on glyphosate, the French Minister for the Environment, has said that France will be voting against the continued use of the herbicide.
Sheep
The Chinese Minister for Agriculture has told the Commissioner for Agriculture, Phil Hogan that he will lift the Schmallenberg ban for four EU Member States.
Agri Politics
EU must better coordinate member states' efforts to tackle unfair trading practices (UTPs)
The EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan has outlined how he plans to simplify rules and cut 'red tape' in his portfolio.
