Environment
Von der Leyen: Europe will 'stay the course' to protect nature
The president of the European Commission has vowed to continue honouring the Paris Climate Change Agreement and work with “all...
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Agri Politics
EU young farmers want commitment on UTPs
CEJA, the European Council of Young Farmers, is calling on legislators to follow through on a commitment to achieve fairer...
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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
Strong criticism of Mercosur trade deal agreement
There has been strong criticism today (Friday, December 6) following the news that European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen and her...
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
EU farm orgs write to von der Leyen on 'coherent trade policy'
Several farm organisations and agricultural cooperatives from around the EU have jointly written to the President of the European 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...
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...
Beef
EU deforestation rules 'a threat to Irish beef' - MEP
An Irish MEP has said that a proposed new EU rule on deforestation is “a threat to the Irish beef...
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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
New EU commissioners unveiled, including new face for agriculture
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled her picks for the various European Commissioners, with a changing of...
Agri Politics
McConalogue: Commission proposals for CAP due next summer
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said that the European Commission is expected to bring forward...
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 Politics
Von der Leyen receives final EU report on future of agriculture
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has today (Wednesday, September 4) received the final report of the...
Agri Politics
MEP rejects EU plan to cut agricultural produce promotion funds
Independent Ireland MEP, Ciaran Mullooly, has criticised the proposal by the European Commission to reduce the Promotion Budget and 2025...
Rural Life
EU farmers welcome von der Leyen 'repositioning' of agriculture
Farmer representative groups in the EU have welcomed the comments from European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen “repositioning” EU...
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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 Politics
ICMSA: EU must 'reform margins' or 'increase direct supports'
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called for the European Commission to make a decision on choosing to “reform...
Agri Politics
Von der Leyen secures second term as EU commission president
The European Parliament has confirmed Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as President of the European Commission. She...
Agri Politics
Von der Leyen pledges to ensure farmers receive 'fair income'
Ursula von der Leyen has vowed to “make sure that farmers receive a fair income” if she is re-elected as...
Agri Politics
Environment commissioner resigns to take up role as MEP
European Commissioner for environment, oceans and fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevicius has informed European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen of his...