Commissioner for Agriculture

EU allocates over €56m for farmers affected by adverse climatic events

National authorities must ensure that farmers receive the support rapidly, as the aid must be distributed by 28 February 2027 at the latest.

NEWS 23 June 2026

EU allocates over €56m for farmers affected by adverse climatic events

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European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

NEWS 19 June 2026

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

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

NEWS 8 June 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

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

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

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

NEWS 27 April 2026

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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 17 December 2025

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 17 December 2025

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 17 December 2025

Farmers on pensions should get TAMS or ACRES, but not BISS - Hansen

Farmers on pensions should get TAMS or ACRES, but not BISS - Hansen

Commissioner Hansen has said that plans to axe CAP income supports for farmers receiving a pension would not affect their ability to draw down agri-environmental payments or investment aid.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Too early to say if there is crisis in milk markets – commissioner

Too early to say if there is crisis in milk markets – commissioner

We are indeed witnessing a sharp correction for certain dairy products, particularly butter and milk powder, says European Commissioner for Agriculture.

NEWS 17 December 2025

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

The Taoiseach’s comments about the supposed safeguards of Mercosur are 'misguided', according to IFA president Francie Gorman.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Mixed fortunes in EU outlook as Mercosur looms in background

Mixed fortunes in EU outlook as Mercosur looms in background

EU Agri-Food Days event hears of a mixed outlook for agri-food commodities in the decade ahead.

NEWS 17 December 2025

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