Agri-Business
€162m in Italian aid for agriculture approved by EU
The European Commission has approved a €167 million Italian scheme to support the primary agricultural production sector in the context...
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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...
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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
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...
Rural Life
Renewed call by most EU states for higher 'de minimis' state aid
A majority of agriculture ministers in the EU have again supported a call to increase the threshold for ‘de minimis’...
Agri-Business
Farmers encouraged to have their say on EU agri state aid review
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has reminded farmers about a public consultation which is currently underway...
Agri-Business
EU Commission to consider increasing agri state aid limits
The European Commission has launched a public consultation inviting interested parties to comment on a draft amendment to regulations for...
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
EU extends state aid crisis tools to support agri-sector
A six-month extension to the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework to address persisting market disturbances in the agriculture, fisheries, 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 seeks extension for state aid to continue agri-support
The European Commission has sent a draft proposal to member states for a limited extension to the state aid Temporary...
Agri-Business
EU finds grants to large Czech agricultural firms breached rules
The European Commission has found that some grants issued to large agricultural companies in the Czech Republic, also known as...
Forestry
Commission approves €308m Irish afforestation scheme
The European Commission has today (Wednesday, August 2) approved, under EU state aid rules, a €308 million Irish scheme to...
Forestry
Submission for EU state aid approval on forestry plan not yet sent
Ireland has not yet submitted its completed application for state aid approval on its national forestry programme to the EU...
Agri-Business
State aid: EU Commission approves €200m budget increase for Ireland
The European Commission has approved a €200 million budget increase in state aid to further support Irish companies in the...
Agri-Business
EU Commission approves €218m Bulgarian agri scheme
The European Commission has signed off on a €218 million scheme to help certain Bulgarian farmers who have been impacted...
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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
State aid: EU Commission approves €1m Croatian maize scheme
The European Commission has today (Thursday, June 23) approved a €1 million Croatian scheme to support maize seed producers. The...
Agri-Business
EU Commission approves €500m Romanian forestry scheme
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €500 million Romanian scheme to support the growth of...
Agri-Business
Commission approves €50m Greek scheme to support livestock sector
The European Commission has approved a €50 million Greek scheme to support the livestock sector in the context of Russia’s...
Rural Life
Commission approves 2022-2027 'regional aid map' for Ireland
The European Commission has approved Ireland’s map for grating regional aid from January 1 this year to December 31, 2027...