Rural Life
INHFA writes to EU Commission to call for NRL pause
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has written to members of the European Commission to call for a...
European Commission
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 agri-food exports grew 4% in March
EU agri-food exports reached €20.1 billion in March 2024, marking a 4% month-on-month increase. The European Commission also reported a...
Environment
European Solar Academy to train 100,000 workers across the EU
A new initiative by the European Commission, the European Solar Academy, aims to address the skills and labour gap in...
Agri Politics
McConalogue: Transport rules 'must take into account' Ireland's island status
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue warned in Luxembourg today (Monday, June 24) that EU proposals...
Sheep
DAFM submits final PGI application for Comeragh Mountain Lamb
A final application to obtain a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for ‘Comeragh Mountain Lamb’ has been submitted by the Department...
Environment
EU Council paves way for final wording on water quality framework
The Council of the EU has agreed its negotiating mandate on the directive which will amend the water framework directive,...
Environment
Passing of Nature Restoration Law 'monumental moment' - IWF
The passing of the EU Nature Restoration Law by the EU Council of environment ministers has been described as ‘monumental’...
Pig/Poultry
China to begin anti-dumping investigation into EU pork
Authorities in China have said that an anti-dumping investigation will be launched into pork products originating from the EU. Dumping,...
CAP / Schemes
Commission wants to simplify the rules on the use of geotagged photos
The European Commission has put forward a proposal to simplify the rules for geotagged photos to reduce “the administrative burden...
Agri-Business
Further EU countries expected to export beef to South Korea
The European Commission has said it anticipates that further member states will soon be able to export beef to South...
Agri-Business
McConalogue not focused on EU Commissioner role
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has told Agriland that he is only focused on doing his...
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...
Dairy
ICMSA tells commission urban wastewater 'must be accounted for'
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) has told representatives of the European Commission that urban wastewater “must be accounted...
Tillage
Profits and value 'central' to producing more feed protein in EU
Profitability and value chains are key issues to be addressed if the EU is to reduce its reliance on imported...
Rural Life
'No farmer should be forced to sell below cost' - von der Leyen
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has told a meeting of farmers in Sweden that “no farmer...
Agri Politics
Von der Leyen rival visits Dublin on Green Party agenda
Lead candidate of the European Green Party, MEP Bas Eickhout, who is running as an alternative to current president of...
Agri-Business
EU outlines actions to speed up recovery of 'misspent' agri funds
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has outlined recommendations which it said the European Commission should take to speed up...