Agri-Business
Potato industry pins its hopes on EU-backed promotional campaign
If nothing is done to promote potatoes, annual consumption levels in Ireland will fall to below 100,000 tonnes over the...
European Commission
Agri Politics
0% interest loans for young farmers under discussion
Among a range of measures currently being discussed at EU level to support young farmers is a proposal allow zero...
Sponsored
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...
Dairy
European Commission extends storage aid scheme
The European Commission recently voted in favour of extending applications for Private Storage Aid (PSA) for butter and SMP by...
Opinion
Does the dairy industry need EU supports?
With less than four months go to until milk quotas are abolished, calls are being made for the introduction of...
Agri Politics
EU to reimburse Irish farmers to the tune of €27m
The European Commission is set to reimburse Irish farmers to the tune of €27,196,811, reinstating monies previously taken as part...
Agri-Business
Rural Development spending plan agreed with European Commission
The European Commission has adopted a ‘Partnership Agreement’ with Ireland setting down the strategy for the optimal use of European...