Who will be feeding Europe by 2040?

In response to stark figures published by the National Farming Union in Britain this week which predicted that self-sufficiency in the country's food was headed for just 50% by 2040, Justin McCarthy says the question is not just who will feed Britain by 2040 but who will feed Europe by 2040? Read his assessment of the issue here.

"Scottish derogation" set to be implemented in Ireland

Our specialist on CAP Peter Young reports that over 6,000 farmers could benefit to the tune of €20m worth of entitlements by 2019 due to a decision to implement a payment entitlement to farmers who actively farmed in 2013 but never held entitlements under the Single Payment Scheme. Read more here.

Coveney alludes to sheepmeat access to the USA

After the official launch of Irish beef in the USA two weeks ago, Simon Coveney has confirmed that US Department of Agriculture officials are set to ease restrictions keeping Irish sheepmeat and lamb out of the country. To read more from the Minister on the demand from American food buyers for these products, click here.

New rules for farm partnerships

This week brings the news that the long-awaited farm partnership register is close to being signed into law. On foot of this our legal expert Aisling Meehan answers a question from a young dairy farmer in relation to forming a partnership with the owner of the land adjoining his own. To read Aisling's advice to the farmer, click here

GLAS - how to maximise payments

With GLAS finally open, the Irish Farmers Journal begins a new series with Peter Young on how you can get into the agri-environment scheme. This week Young looks at how you can apply, the requirements post-application and when you can expect to get paid if accepted to GLAS. To read more click here.