Agri-Business
OECD: $851bn government support for agriculture during pandemic
Total support to agriculture reached record levels of $851 billion per year during 2020-2022 for the 54 countries covered by...
OECD
Agri-Business
OECD: CAP must address gender bias and generational renewal
The EU agriculture sector is undergoing structural change but needs to address gender bias, generational renewal and labour issues, according...
Agri-Business
OECD report calls for better targeting of EU farmer payments
The targeting of direct payments to farmers should be improved to reflect the “ambitious policy goals” of the EU, according...
Tillage
EU to become the largest producer of wheat by 2032
The EU will soon become the largest exporter of wheat in the world but worldwide growth of cereals is projected...
Dairy
World milk production set to rise while EU level declines
Global milk production is forecasted to increase by 17% over the next 10 years, while the European Union (EU) level...
Horticulture
Report: Irish eat more fruit and veg than other EU countries
People in Ireland eat more daily portions of fruit and vegetables than in any other EU country, according to a...
Rural Life
Minister Humphreys opens 13th OECD conference
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) 13th Rural Development Conference has been opened by the Minister for Rural...
Agri-Business
Report predicts global dairy-sector expansion up to 2031
Dairy is expected to be the fastest growing livestock sector over the next decade, with global milk supply projected to...
Agri-Business
Consumption of animal protein to 'level off' in high-income countries - report
Consumption of animal protein will “level off” in high-income countries over the next 10 years, according to a new report....
Rural Life
Government 'warned' against implementing OECD recommendation on removing VAT exemptions
Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture Matt Carthy has warned that any attempts by government to introduce measures such as water charges,...
Environment
Ireland needs to 'maintain commitment' to a just transition - OECD
Ireland needs to “maintain commitment” to a just transition as it takes steps towards carbon neutrality, the OECD has emphasised....