Agri Politics
New study reveals shortfall in milk production
WORLD NEWS:Â The results of a cost study carried out by the German Office for Agriculture and Agricultural Sociology BAL show...
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One farmer's 200-mile forage mission
The View from the UK:Â A Yorkshireman who drove more than 200 miles in his New Holland T7 to help deliver...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
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'Rapeseed-based animal feed cuts greenhouse gases by up to 13 per cent'
The use of rapeseed cake in the production of livestock feed cuts methane and carbon dioxide emissions by up to...
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Commission publishes scope of CAP payouts for 2012
According to the European Commission, the proportion of farmers receiving low amounts of direct payments decreased in 2012 relative to...
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More tests for horsemeat in food under way
More DNA tests for beef across Europe are under way following last year’s investigations which revealed some 4.6 per cent...
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MEPs call for stronger measures to boost food safety in the EU
MEPs voted on new legislation this week in the areas to tackle animal diseases, such as African swine fever, more...
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Europe to review GM maize
The European Union may allow a new type of genetically-modified (GMO) maize and its ministers will vote later today on whether...
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China now New Zealand's top trade market
China is now New Zealans’s top export market for the first time, with exports worth $10bn, up 45 per cent...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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Russian blanket ban of pig imports 'disproportionate'
The European Commission is calling once more on the Russian Federation to engage in constructive talks on the issue of...
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EU cheese boom on the cards
In the recent ‘Prospects for Agri Markets and Income in the EU 2013 – 2023,’ released by the EU Commission,...
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'EU 2030 climate package a repeat of the same mistakes'
The View from Europe: EU framework on climate and energy for 2030 announced yesterday has been seen by newly elected...
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MEPs call for production chain measures to combat food fraud
The View from Europe: MEPs this week called for a review of food production chains, step up checks and revise...
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Another food scare for Fonterra
Fonterra Brands NZ is conducting a voluntary recall of 300ml and 500ml bottles of Anchor and Pams fresh cream with...
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Research finds variation in land-use intensity leads to higher biodiversity
The View from Europe: If grassland is managed intensively, biodiversity typically declines. This is according to a new study led by...
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Cow monitoring app 'means we can stay farming for longer'
Sylvia and John Powell installed Nedap cow monitoring on their 250-strong herd in February 2023. Farming just outside Birr, Co....
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Transparency key for EU dairy post-quota
The View from Europe: Transparency is vital in the EU dairy sector beyond 2015 so that changing trends can be...
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‘Interfering’ with foot-and-mouth disease
World View: Proteins called interferons are among the latest weapons US Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are using to combat...
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France to repay €140m in Commission recovery of CAP money
The View from Europe: A total of €335m of EU agricultural policy funds, unduly spent by member states, is being...
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The Scottish dream: 70 per cent grant on multimillion dairy unit
The View from Scotland: Some 40 Ulster farmers joined a Markethill dairy discussion group visit to four young Scottish milk...