Christophe Hansen

Opinion: there's little sign of urgency in EU's fertiliser action plan

While less than half of Galway west and Dublin central vote, what do we take from the EU's Fertiliser Action Plan?

OPINION 23 May 2026

Opinion: there's little sign of urgency in EU's fertiliser action plan

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Farmers unimpressed by EU fertiliser plan

Farmers unimpressed by EU fertiliser plan

NEWS 20 May 2026

Opinion: proposed CAP will squeeze the squeezed middle more

Opinion: proposed CAP will squeeze the squeezed middle more

OPINION 9 May 2026

Shake-up in CAP funds needed - Hansen

Shake-up in CAP funds needed - Hansen

Shake-up in CAP funds needed - Hansen

NEWS 29 April 2026

Two tales that could hurt support for CAP

Two tales that could hurt support for CAP

Two tales that could hurt support for CAP

DEALER 29 April 2026

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Payment redistribution needed to save CAP’s ‘public image’ – Commissioner

Payment redistribution needed to save CAP’s ‘public image’ – Commissioner

Minister Heydon has said Ireland backs the better-targeting of CAP funds in principle, but it wants the flexibility to decide who gets what payment rate.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Ireland has an opportunity to make change with EU presidency

Ireland has an opportunity to make change with EU presidency

Ireland will hold the EU presidency from July 2026 to the end of the year. The country holding the role has the power to make progress in legislation.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Hansen rules out CBAM suspension

Hansen rules out CBAM suspension

Commissioner Hansen said a suspension of CBAM was not in Europe’s long-term interests.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Farm commissioner still frosty on idea of dropping CBAM levy

Farm commissioner still frosty on idea of dropping CBAM levy

Commissioner Hansen wants to see the EU become more self-sufficient in fertilisers.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Dempsey at Large: land prices soaring in places as western Europe stagnates

Dempsey at Large: land prices soaring in places as western Europe stagnates

Ireland has an extremely open land market, with no restrictions on who can purchase land and in what amount.

VIEWPOINTS 4 February 2026

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

Pension reform has started in Ireland, but a lot more reform and support would be needed if CAP payments were to be cut from older farmers.

VIEWPOINTS 4 February 2026

Commission holds cards tight on Mercosur

Commission holds cards tight on Mercosur

While the Commission has a mandate to provisionally implement Mercosur before EU courts give their ruling on the matter, no decision has yet been taken, according to Hansen.

NEWS 4 February 2026

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Getting ready for your Bord Bia audit

In a competitive global market, Bord Bia Quality Assurance, under the Origin Green programme, plays a vital role in protecting Ireland’s reputation for high-quality, sustainably produced meat & dairy.

Getting ready for your Bord Bia audit

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