Christophe Hansen

Compromise yet to be found on farmer supply contract proposals

The CMO initiative has prompted dissension and push-back from co-operatives right across the EU – and particularly those operating in the dairy sector.

NEWS 15 January 2026

Compromise yet to be found on farmer supply contract proposals

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IFA calls on Taoiseach to clarify if ‘backroom deal’ was done on Mercosur

IFA calls on Taoiseach to clarify if ‘backroom deal’ was done on Mercosur

NEWS 19 December 2025

ICOS reiterates demand for CBAM to be postponed

ICOS reiterates demand for CBAM to be postponed

NEWS 16 December 2025

Future of farming belongs to those who define it, not defend it

Future of farming belongs to those who define it, not defend it

Future of farming belongs to those who define it, not defend it

OPINION 3 December 2025

Intense Irish lobby on EU supply contract plans

Intense Irish lobby on EU supply contract plans

Intense Irish lobby on EU supply contract plans

NEWS 12 November 2025

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Commission wants to double young farmer numbers

Commission wants to double young farmer numbers

Brussels called on member states to tackle non-farmer interests in the land market, saying they should “act against speculative acquisitions and land grabbing to keep land available for farming”.

NEWS 23 July 2025

Agriculture commissioner leads mission to Brazil

Agriculture commissioner leads mission to Brazil

Bord Bia and Ornua are taking part in a trade mission to Brazil this week, which is being led by European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen.

NEWS 23 July 2025

Editorial: Commissioner Hansen hears straight-talking on future CAP

Editorial: Commissioner Hansen hears straight-talking on future CAP

Hansen did his best to cushion the changes suggesting the status quo was hardly an option.

VIEWPOINTS 23 July 2025

Opinion: Minister and farm organisations holding fire - for now

Opinion: Minister and farm organisations holding fire - for now

Why did Martin Heydon say what he did in relation to CAP this week? And why wasn't he hammered for it?

OPINION 23 July 2025

Watch: Minister confident CAP can be saved from Commission's cuts

Watch: Minister confident CAP can be saved from Commission's cuts

Minister Heydon expects significant change to the Commission's CAP budget plans before they are finalised.

NEWS 23 July 2025

Commission tries to spin CAP cuts as a farming win

Commission tries to spin CAP cuts as a farming win

The Commission is claiming that it has not cut CAP funding, but the spin was rejected by MEPs last week.

NEWS 23 July 2025

Watch: 20% CAP cut a 'decent' place to start but not to end – Minister Heydon

Watch: 20% CAP cut a 'decent' place to start but not to end – Minister Heydon

Minister Heydon holds his concerns for the next CAP against the context of there being plenty of road left to travel to change the Commission's plans.

NEWS 23 July 2025

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For Offaly dairy and sheep farmers, husband-and-wife team Ann Maire Butterfield and Stephen McQuade, AAA Golden Maverick has always been part of the story.

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