N.Ireland
'Significant threat' of protests by activists on NI farms - UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging its members to be prepared for an “incursion” at any time, claiming that...
Protests
Agri Politics
French Govt makes new 'commitment' to support farmers
The French government has unveiled new measures to support the country’s farmers including cash loans of up to €75,000 and...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Rural Life
'Morale is still low' following farming protests nationwide - Canavan
Following farming protests in Co. Galway today (Monday, March 25) and meetings with local county councillors, Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA)...
Tillage
Potato growers call for protest action outside supermarkets
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president, Francie Gorman, has been given a clear mandate by potato growers to organise protests outside...
Rural Life
Agriland poll: 72% support protests if airport passenger cap is lifted
Farmers would support protests at Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) airports if passenger numbers are increased by 25%, according to the...
Agri Politics
Watch: We need to listen to 'views of farmers' - minister
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said that European politicians and policymakers need “to consider and...
Agri Politics
Angry French farmers gather in the heart of Paris to protest
French farmers converged in the heart of Paris today (Friday, February 23) to highlight the “continued difficulties” facing agriculture in...
Agri Politics
AgriFocus: Small countries could be the 'king makers' for Mercosur
Former president of Macra and former vice-president of CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), Thomas Duffy has said that the...
Podcast
Listen: AgriFocus - protests, nitrates and Mercosur with Thomas Duffy
Go beyond the headlines with our podcast series – AgriFocus – where we take a closer look at some of...
Rural Life
EU protests: Spanish farmers to head for Madrid this week
Farmers in and around the Spanish capital of Madrid are set to descend on the city this week as part...
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
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)...
Agri Politics
Protests continue as EMB hands over demands to EU Commission
With many farming protests continuing throughout Europe, the European Milk Board (EMB) handed over a list of demands to the...
Opinion
Thomas Duffy: What is going on with protests across Europe?
Across Europe it seems 2024 will be another year of farmer protests with one of the largest coordinated protests we’ve...
Rural Life
France: Woman killed after car hits protesting farmers
A woman has died after a car hit a group of demonstrating farmers in southern France this morning (Tuesday, January...
Dairy News
European farmer protests show need for market reform - EMB
The European Milk Board (EMB) has today (Friday, January 12) said that the rise of farmer protests across Europe shows...
Agri Politics
Farmers protest in Brussels over Nature Restoration Law
European Commission leaders have been warned to “wake up and look after European farmers” by the president of an Irish...
Agri Politics
Interview: Beef protests were one of the 'big challenges' - Creed
Former minister for agriculture, Michael Creed has told Agriland that the beef protests of 2019 were one of the big...