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'Tough’ debate ahead on new farm climate fund proposals - McGuinness
Noel Bardon
Commissioner McGuinness warned that member states will have to agree to send more tax revenue to Brussels if new funding streams are to be created for farmers.
30 August 2024 News
MEPs must be ‘collective voice’ for farm families - Tirlán
The main issues discussed in the meeting at Ballyragget plant were the importance of retaining the nitrates derogation beyond 2025 and the position of Ireland’s farming, dairy and grain sectors.
18 August 2024 News
Surge in Mercosur beef production
South American cattle production increased by more than the total annual kill in Ireland, with most of the increase in Brazil.
Animal welfare groups call for calf export halt
A letter to Commissioner Stella Kyriakides claimed that Ireland was in breach of the regulations around feeding calves during transport.
7 August 2024 News
Farmers are competing for their slice of the budget cake
With almost every sector of farming under pressure, the calls for support far outstrip the Government's financial capacity.
17 July 2024 Dealer
ICSA calls on Irish MEPs to oppose Mercosur trade deal
The new European Parliament must prioritise its own farmers first and foremost, rather than those in the Mercosur countries, the ICSA has said.
6 July 2024 News
Macron’s gamble fails: new MEPs start chipping away at green agenda
The second round of France’s parliamentary election will be held on Sunday.
3 July 2024 News
Beef Trends: factories try to keep lid on trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.
26 June 2024 Markets
Hackett to contest Green Party leadership
The Minister of State for Agriculture will face off with Roderic O'Gorman to succeed Eamon Ryan, while Michael McGrath will be Ireland's next European Commissioner.
26 June 2024 News
Battle begins for EU top jobs
With the European elections completed, the fight for leadership and committee positions is under way in Brussels.
19 June 2024 News
Politics Podcast: race to Brussels remains tight
Political correspondent Pat O’Toole outlines the lay of the land just days before voters go to the polls to elect the 14 MEPs who will represent Ireland in Brussels.
6 June 2024 Podcast
Pork and dairy in China's firing line
There are mounting fears that China will hit back at European agri-produce if the EU imposes increased import duties on Chinese manufactured electric cars.
5 June 2024 News