Agri Politics
Hansen: Simplification reform needed 'well ahead' of next elections
EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen has urged that a reform on simplification for farmers is completed “well ahead”...
EU Commission
Rural Life
EU to send 17 generators to help with storm damage in Ireland
The European Union will send 17 generators to Ireland following a request for assistance relating to power outages caused by storm...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
Report: EU agri-food exports and imports hit record levels
Europe’s agri-food exports and imports reached record levels in October 2024, according to a new report issued today (Friday, January...
Agri Politics
Watch: ‘Boots on the ground’ in Kildare with Commissioner Hansen
During his visit to Ireland this week, EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen discussed a wide range of...
Agri Politics
More EU funding needed for animal disease outbreaks - MEP
An Irish MEP has called for increased funding to address the ongoing threat of animal diseases to be included in...
Agri-Business
Irish MEP calls for new EU expert group on livestock
The European Commission must establish a high-level expert group on sustainable livestock, according to an Irish MEP. Maria Walsh, who...
Agri-Business
EU agri-food exports valued at €19.6bn in September
Agri-food exports from the European Union were worth €19.6 billion in September 2024, an increase of 5% on the previous...
Agri-Business
EU milk production facing 'turning point' in medium term - report
Milk production in the European Union is set to reach a “turning point in the medium term” with the decline...
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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...
Agri Politics
Ming: Mercosur deal is 'hypocrisy on a grand scale'
An independent Irish MEP has branded the signing of a trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur counties as...
Agri-Business
Irish Seed Savers among 139 groups calling for improved EU law
The Irish Seed Savers’ Association is among 139 organisations from 23 European countries calling for urgent improvements to EU seed...
Agri Politics
ICSA raises concerns about Mercosur deal in Brussels
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Association (ICSA) is “deeply troubled” by the “renewed momentum” of the Mercosur trade deal, according...
Agri-Business
DAFM secretary general 'reasonably confident' on derogation
The general secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has said that he is “reasonably confident”...
Agri Politics
EU-Mercosur deal concerns raised ahead of polling day
The EU-Mercosur trade deal is the first big threat facing farmers after the general election, according to Independent Ireland candidate...
Environment
EU certification framework for carbon farming gets green light
The European Council has today (Tuesday, November 19) given its approval to the EU certification framework for permanent carbon removals,...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Environment
EU Parliament votes to amend and postpone deforestation law
The European Parliament has voted to amend and postpone the EU Deforestation Regulation which is due to come into force...
Pig/Poultry
HSE: Ireland needs 10,000 vaccines for people at risk of bird flu
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has estimated that Ireland requires 10,000 doses of a vaccine for people at risk of...
Pig/Poultry
EU project identifies challenges facing Irish pig farmers
A project aiming to “significantly advance pig welfare across Europe” has highlighted a range of challenges facing Irish pig farmers....
Environment
Project aims to enhance soil health monitoring
A European initiative aiming to revolutionise soil health monitoring and sustainable agriculture has been officially launched. The WHEATWATCHER project, funded...