EU
Stephen Robb on 26 Sep 2021
Listen: convergence and eco schemes on the agenda at Raphoe Mart
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue visited Raphoe Mart on Friday as part of his nationwide CAP consultation tour. High on the agenda were convergence and eco schemes.
Caoimhe Harney on 25 Sep 2021
Agroforestry could be answer to carbon-neutral farming
Studies show that farmers who use the silvopastoral agroforestry system significantly extend their grazing periods and reduce fodder costs.
Phelim O'Neill on 23 Sep 2021
Gas prices and dependency are the real climate issue
Gas price increases have serious implications for farmers, food processing and consumer energy use.
Phelim O'Neill on 22 Sep 2021
UN calls for redirection of $540bn agriculture subsidies
Ahead of this week's UN food systems summit, the UN have released a report calling for a repurposing of subsidies to agriculture globally.
Amy Forde on 22 Sep 2021
Commission takes Ireland to court over designated land
The European Commission has said Ireland failed to fulfil its obligations under the Habitats Directive on Natura 2000 land.
Stephen Robb on 20 Sep 2021
Signpost tillage programme event to focus on nitrates and water quality
The event will be held in Kildare and will cover all aspects of tillage in the Signpost programme.
Stephen Robb on 15 Sep 2021
Design evolution key for Samco
The new generation of Samco planters is helping to solve the sustainability challenges of today, writes Stephen Robb.
Phelim O'Neill on 15 Sep 2021
UK pushes back date for border controls again
There is further delay for the introduction of veterinary certification and inspections by the UK on Irish exports to Britain as the wrangle continues over the NI Protocol.
Phelim O'Neill on 15 Sep 2021
Global Report: stories from around the world
News snippets from Uruguay, Canada, India and Europe.
David Wright on 15 Sep 2021
NI agri-food – an industry that can’t fail
The Northern Ireland (NI) farming industry has many challenges ahead, especially with future targets around climate change, water quality in lakes and rivers, and lower ammonia emissions
Amy Forde on 14 Sep 2021
Surge in ivermectin seizures due to COVID-19
Members of the public are being urged not to buy products online which claim to cure or prevent COVID-19.
Phelim O'Neill on 14 Sep 2021
UK border controls postponed again
Requirement for veterinary certificates on 1 October and checks, originally due to come into effect on 1 January, will both be deferred until 1 July 2022.
Phelim O'Neill on 13 Sep 2021
Brexit shockwaves will be felt this decade and beyond
It took four and a half years for the UK to leave the EU with a basic trade deal and while the full consequences of that have not yet been felt, they will by the end of this decade.
Phelim O'Neill on 11 Sep 2021
Ploughing through the pandemic
When the Ploughing was cancelled last year, we consoled ourselves that we would get back together in 2021 and appreciate the occasion all the more having missed it for a year.
Phelim O'Neill on 10 Sep 2021
Meat industry entering the third age
From shipping carcases to quality assurance and now sustainable production, Irish farmers have continued to raise the bar.
Phelim O'Neill on 09 Sep 2021
UK trade policy post Brexit needs direction
Current UK trade negotiations are politically driven which is not as good a base as an economic led negotiation.
David Wright on 08 Sep 2021
UK extends brexit grace periods
The announcement by Lord Frost was met with a muted response from the EU.
Phelim O'Neill on 08 Sep 2021
Further delay in NI Brexit checks as UK exports plummet
Border checks between Britain and Northern Ireland pushed back again as UK exports to the EU collapse.
Phelim O'Neill on 08 Sep 2021
Brazilian BSE can reopen door for Irish beef in China
The most interesting aspect of Brazil's atypical BSE cases is how long it will take to resume exports to China and if the Irish Government can progress our own resumption.
Amy Forde on 07 Sep 2021
Farm to Fork strategy must not be untenable for farming - EU farm groups
On Thursday, the environment and agriculture committees of the European Parliament will vote on their draft report presenting their official reaction to the Farm to Fork strategy.