Agri-Business
Greater transparency required of food labelling - report
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) and Safe Food Advocacy Europe (SAFE) have released a report calling for more transparency...
European Commission
Agri-Business
Mercosur: Timeline for reduced tariff beef and pigmeat imports
The European Commission has outlined the proposed timeline for reduced tariffs on imports of beef, poultry and pigmeat from Mercosur...
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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 Politics
Health groups demand urgent shift in EU food systems
Health groups representing millions of patients, doctors and nutritionists across the continent have written an open letter to EU leaders, including Agriculture...
Agri Politics
Farmers' hard work 'deserves to be rewarded' - von der Leyen
Farmers “need to be in a stronger bargaining position towards the price makers” the president of the European Commission, Ursula von...
Agri-Business
EU Commission changes rule on agricultural aid
The European Commission has today (Tuesday, December 10) adopted an amendment of regulations for the agricultural sector. The regulation exempts small amounts...
Agri-Business
€3bn in EIB loans to focus on young farmers in EU
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has announced a €3 billion financing package for agriculture, forestry and fisheries across Europe,...
Agri-Business
Mercosur: No intention to use compensation tool for EU farmers
While the agreed EU-Mercosur trade deal includes a commitment to provide financial compensation to EU farmers in case of market...
Agri Politics
McConalogue: Govt will scrutinise Mercosur deal 'closely'
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said the Irish Government will scrutinise the Mercosur trade deal...
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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
'Flash action' protest underway in Brussels over Mercosur deal
A ‘flash action’ protest is underway in Brussels today (Monday, December 9) in opposition to a free trade agreement between...
Agri Politics
Mercosur should be 'red line' issue for next govt - Irish farm orgs
The next government must make opposition to Mercosur a “red line” issue and “stop” the controversial trade agreement going through,...
Agri Politics
Mercosur sends 'worrying message to millions of farmers' - Copa Cogeca
The agricultural community’s fears have “materialised” today (Friday, December 6) following the agreement on the EU-Mercosur trade deal according to...
Agri Politics
Mercosur protest letter delivered to EU Commission Offices in Dublin
Senior representatives from the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) delivered a letter of protest over the proposed Mercosur trade deal to...
Agri-Business
Trade commissioner 'refuses' to meet agri MEPs on Mercosur
EU Trade Commissioner, Maroš Šefčovič has “refused to attend” a meeting of MEPs on the European Parliament’s agriculture committee to...
Beef
New EU Commission approved despite Irish Mercosur abstentions
The new European Commission has been formally approved in full by the European Parliament, with Irish MEPs split on how...
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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
Former leader of Green MEPs joins von der Leyen as advisor
The former leader of the ‘Green’ group of MEPs in the European Parliament has been taken on as an advisor...
Agri-Business
Estonia ordered to recover 'state aid' given to agri company
The European Commission has concluded that by renting agricultural land at a rate below market price to Tartu Agro AS, an...
Beef
Further pressure on government to oppose Mercosur force-through
The government is facing increased pressure to publicly express opposition to an apparent attempt by the European Commission to get...
Agri-Business
Fears EU countries could be left out of Mercosur deal approval
An Irish MEP has urged the government to seek legal advice on an apparent attempt to ratify the EU-Mercosur Trade...