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Amy Forde on 14 Jun 2021
Calls for new rules of origin to protect cross-border dairy
New rules of origin would safeguard a key feature of the Good Friday Agreement and all-island economy, the dairy and whiskey industries have said.
Niall Hurson on 13 Jun 2021
Rapid parasite test kit to tackle new EU vet rules
The Dublin-based entreprenuers aim to take 'the burden' out of the incoming regulations.
Amy Forde on 10 Jun 2021
EU anti-fraud unit busts fake farms claiming €850,000 in farm payments
As a result of agriculture and rural development accounting for one of the largest shares of the EU budget, this in turn makes it a “common target” for fraudsters.
Phelim O'Neill on 10 Jun 2021
Global trade shaping Irish beef price
While Irish beef exports target the UK and then the EU, global trade has a big role in shaping prices.
Phelim O'Neill on 09 Jun 2021
Reimagining Brexit to make NI Protocol work
Difficulties with NI Protocol implementation have the potential to disrupt EU-UK trade causing concern for Irish exports.
David Wright on 09 Jun 2021
Poots appeals to rival parties on NI Protocol
The new DUP leader believes that if there was consensus among politicians the issues around the NI Protocol would be easier to resolve.
The Dealer on 09 Jun 2021
Big Phil back to work
The Dealer spotted that Phil Hogan has made a comeback…in the form of consultancy work.
Amy Forde on 07 Jun 2021
IFA to hold nationwide rally next week in county towns
It will be the first large-scale demonstration by the IFA since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Phelim O'Neill on 07 Jun 2021
Bouncing back: the economy during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
Ger Brady, chief economist with Ibec, explores how the Irish economy has performed so far and how the rural economy could bounce back as vaccines roll out.
Noel Bardon on 04 Jun 2021
Wool needs to be reclassified at EU level - ICSA
"As it stands wool is classified as category three waste, along with animal carcasses," the ICSA has said.
Phelim O'Neill on 02 Jun 2021
Global Report: stories from around the world
A weekly selection of global news stories that affect demand, supply and prices.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 31 May 2021
ICSA raises concerns over factory agents
Concerning allegations have been made that factory agents have been told to not buy lambs at marts.
Noel Bardon on 31 May 2021
Cullinan hits out at Parliament and Commission over family farm viability
IFA president Tim Cullinan has commented on the need for Minister McConalogue to "hold the line" on CAP negotiations, which the IFA sees as threatening to the viability of family farms.
Phelim O'Neill on 28 May 2021
Making Brexit work for Fane Valley
Phelim O’Neill spoke to Fane Valley group chief executive Trevor Lockhart prior to the announcement that the joint venture with ABP was ending.
Phelim O'Neill on 28 May 2021
Brexit challenges for UK agri-food trade with the EU
Michael Haverty, partner, The Andersons Centre, explains how the trade and cooperation agreement between the EU and UK prevented the worst-case scenario but difficulties remain.
Caitríona Morrissey on 27 May 2021
Macra calls for more supports for young farmers in CAP deal
Higher levels of grant aid and a larger overall fund for young farmers are the priorities for the young farmer organisation.
Barry Cassidy on 27 May 2021
Commissioner backing higher green proposals in next CAP
European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski is leading efforts from the European Commission to seal a CAP deal this week.
Noel Bardon on 27 May 2021
'Time to stop the charade' on CAP proposals - Cullinan
IFA president Tim Cullinan has called on Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to reject the CAP reforms emerging from this week’s trilogue discussion in Brussels.
Barry Cassidy on 27 May 2021
Eco schemes: what are they and why they hold the key to CAP talks
CAP talks stalled on Wednesday night over eco schemes, as a considerable gap remains between both sides on the budget.
Amy Forde on 26 May 2021
Scrub set to be classified as eligible land for farm payments
The Department proposes allowing up to 30% of a land parcel to consist of features that may be beneficial to climate and biodiversity be considered under an eligible hectare.