Agri Politics
EU farm orgs 'strongly oppose' planned Mercosur deal ratification
A group of European farming organisations has come together to strongly reject the potential conclusion of the EU-Mercosur Free Trade...
EU Commission
Agri Politics
MEP to raise Irish farmers' concerns with EU Commission president
Ireland South MEP Cynthia Nà Mhurchú is to raise the concerns of Irish farmers with European Commission president Ursula von...
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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
EU groups demand 'blacklist' for purchasing at prices below production cost
European farmers and agri-food worker organisations have written an open letter to members of the European Commission to “demand” the...
Agri-Business
EU audit finds DAFM pet food plant controls 'not fit for purpose'
The system of official controls in Ireland’s pet food processing plants overseen by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the...
Agri Politics
ICMSA: Deforestation rule 'should' use existing sources for monitoring
The new EU Deforestation Regulation “should” use existing data sources for monitoring instead of implementing a new system, according to...
Agri Politics
Irish MEP slams move to delay EU deforestation regulation
An Irish MEP has strongly criticised a decision by the European Commission to delay the implementation of the EU Deforestation...
Agri-Business
Commission proposes changes to strengthen EU deforestation law
Additional guidance documents have been published today (Wednesday, October 2) by the EU Commission to “strengthen the support” for implementing...
Agri Politics
Inquiry launched into CAP revisions following farmer protests
The European Ombudsman has opened an inquiry into how the European Commission works on what is considered “urgent” legislative proposals,...
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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...
Organics
Ireland misses out at this year's EU Organic Awards
Ireland has missed out on gaining a place for this year’s EU Organic Awards, as the EU Commission has announced...
Environment
Six farm orgs form joint declaration for EU on nitrates derogation
Six organisations in the agriculture sector have come together to issue a joint declaration based on the process needed to...
Agri Politics
Walsh: CAP overhaul 'long overdue and badly needed'
An Irish MEP has said that an overhaul of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is both long overdue and badly...
Agri Politics
'Swift and coherent actions' needed on EU agri report - farms orgs
European farm organisations have called for “swift and coherent actions” following the publication of the final report of the Strategic...
Agri-Business
Farmers will lose the most if EU-China trade conflict persists - MEP
An Irish MEP has called for urgent action on the looming trade conflict between the European Union and China which...
Agri-Business
Mercosur deal ignores 'environmental destruction' in Brazil - MEP
An Irish MEP has strongly opposed the EU-Mercosur trade deal, warning of its potential devastating impact on Ireland’s beef sector....
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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...
Rural Life
Commissioner McGuinness awarded honorary doctorate
EU Commissioner Mairéad McGuinness has been awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science today (Monday, September 2) from University...
Agri-Business
Minister to engage with commission on China dairy subsidy probe
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue is to engage with the European Commission following a decision by...
Dairy News
DII disappointed by Chinese move to investigate EU dairy subsidies
Dairy Industry Ireland (DII), the Ibec association representing the dairy sector, has expressed disappointment at a decision by Chinese authorities...
Agri-Business
Committee urges government to fund national slurry storage project
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine is calling on the government to provide funding for a...