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Beekeepers seek divine intervention in Rome

The European Beekeepers Association has been granted a special audience with Pope Leo XIV on December 11.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Beekeepers seek divine intervention in Rome

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Brussels defends CAP cuts: 'your governments simply won’t pay more'

Brussels defends CAP cuts: 'your governments simply won’t pay more'

NEWS 27 July 2026

CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

NEWS 27 July 2026

EU 'leaves door open' for Ireland to keep nitrates derogation

EU 'leaves door open' for Ireland to keep nitrates derogation

EU 'leaves door open' for Ireland to keep nitrates derogation

NEWS 15 July 2026

EU doubles down on Brazilian beef ban

EU doubles down on Brazilian beef ban

EU doubles down on Brazilian beef ban

NEWS 2 July 2026

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CAP could force Ireland to provide farmers the option of crop insurance

CAP could force Ireland to provide farmers the option of crop insurance

The Commission is keen to see farmers provided with risk management tools under the next CAP that would kick in when farm production falls by a fifth or more.

NEWS 8 June 2026

Security in Brussels

Security in Brussels

The Dealer wonders who had the highest negotiating power in the Berlaymont, the Taliban or the IFA.

DEALER 8 June 2026

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

Alarm bells are ringing in the Commission on the future of the livestock sector, with fears that “around 11% of the agricultural land could be abandoned by 2030”.

NEWS 8 June 2026

Commission proposes additional €300m in EU crisis funds for fertiliser

Commission proposes additional €300m in EU crisis funds for fertiliser

An extra €300m in crisis funds should be used in a 'targeted' way to grant once-off support to the 'most-affected European farmers', according to the Commission.

NEWS 8 June 2026

CAP’s standalone budget still looks set to be scrapped

CAP’s standalone budget still looks set to be scrapped

There have been significant developments in the next EU long-term budget since the Commission had proposed deep cuts to farm funds almost one year ago.

NEWS 8 June 2026

Reform to diminish CAP’s standing

Reform to diminish CAP’s standing

CAP schemes may no not have their own standalone plan for implementation after 2027 under the European Commission's proposals.

NEWS 8 June 2026

Commission tight-lipped on measures or funds for upcoming livestock strategy

Commission tight-lipped on measures or funds for upcoming livestock strategy

The Commission is giving away little detail on a new strategy, that it said will cover livestock policies, ranging from food import standards to extensification on climate grounds.

NEWS 8 June 2026

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