Agri Politics
CAP: 'Food security is main function of agriculture' - commissioner
Talks on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2027 have ended after discussions in Luxembourg over the last two...
Janusz Wojciechowski
Dairy
World Dairy Summit hears 'innovation is the driving force' for the sector
Innovation is the driving force that will enable the dairy sector to “produce more, waste less, and continue providing nutritious,...
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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
Who is in contention for EU agriculture commissioner?
Ursula von der Leyen has delayed her announcement of commissioner roles for the upcoming EU parliamentary mandate until next week,...
Agri Politics
Wojciechowski 'proud of achievements' as EU agri commissioner
European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Janusz Wojciechowski has said that he is proud of his achievements during his...
Agri Politics
Commissioner: Vulnerability of farmers 'more acute' in last 4 years
The vulnerability of famers across Europe has become more acute during the past four years, according to the European Commissioner...
Rural Life
EU member states call for state aid ceiling to be raised to €50,000
EU member states have called on the European Commission to increase the ceiling of state aid for farmers to €50,000....
Agri-Business
EMB: EU farming must move from dependence on taxpayer money
The European Milk Board (EMB) is calling for long-term reforms in the EU farming system, including moving away from dependence...
Environment
EU Commissioners reflect on agri and climate progress in 2023
As 2023 comes to and end, European Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski and European Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and...
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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
EU and G20 countries give commitment to food security
Food security, sustainability, trade, research and innovation were all discussed by G20 representatives including from the European Union (EU), who...
Agri-Business
EU proposes to allocate €56m to farmers hit by Ukraine grain
The EU Commission is proposing to allocate €56 million to compensate farmers who have been impacted by increased imports of...
Rural Life
Organisations co-sign letter to commissioners about deaths in agri
Two major organisations – European Federation of Food Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions (EFFAT) and European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)...
Agri-Business
Commissioner: Livestock sector needs to evolve
European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Janusz Wojciechowski, has said that the livestock sector needs to evolve to be...
Agri-Business
European livestock farms decrease by 40% in 10-year period
The number of livestock farms in Europe with animals dropped by 40% over a 10-year period according to EU Commissioner...
Agri-Business
EU Commission outlines strategy to address fertiliser crisis
The European Commission has today (Wednesday, November 9) published a communication document outlining how it plans to tackle rising fertiliser...
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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...
Agri-Business
Commissioner: Stronger CAP needed after 2027
The EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Janusz Wojciechowski has said that a stronger Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will...
CAP / Schemes
EU Commission approves Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan
The European Commission has today (Wednesday, August 31) approved the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plans for Ireland and six other...
Environment
Drought warning affecting agriculture in 47% of EU
The EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski has said that 47% of the EU is currently impacted by drought warning...
CAP / Schemes
Agriculture minister meets commissioner to discuss CAP
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, today (Monday, May 30) met with European Commissioner for Agriculture,...