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10 facts about Irish food and drink production
Niamh Murphy
Ahead of St Patrick's Day, Bord Bia has outlined a number of facts about the global reach of Irish food and drink production.
13 March 2024 News
Commission plans CAP flexibility as it declares farming is in 'crisis'
Over 28,000 Irish farmers could be free from CAP inspections and payment penalties if the proposals are seen through.
12 March 2024 Pigs
More pig and poultry farms to require EPA licenses after MEP vote
The European Parliament's vote will mean that almost all pig and poultry farmers will require an environmental license to operate.
Renewables entrepreneur John Mullins books Fine Gael EU ticket
Mullins said that one of his main focuses will be putting renewable energy as one of Ireland’s largest exports.
11 March 2024 News
‘Farmers have nothing to fear from the Nature Restoration Law’ - Minister Noonan
Speaking as part of a Dáil debate on the Nature Restoration Law, Minister Malcolm Noonan said farmers should see measures under the legislation as an opportunity.
7 March 2024 News
Have your say: EU survey on ‘administrative burden’ faced by farmers
The European Commission has launched an online survey for farmers that is open until 8 April.
7 March 2024 News
NI has work to do on beef PGI claims
Not all NI cattle will be eligible to carry the new ‘Irish grass-fed beef’ PGI mark
6 March 2024 Northern Ireland
Wait and see on PGI beef brand value
Journey to build a brand for Irish grass-fed beef with PGI designation begins in Donegal, but has a distance to travel before value is returned to Irish farmers.
6 March 2024 News
UK9 to be dropped from NI cattle tags
The change will allow NI cattle farmers to remain compliant with EU law.
1 March 2024 News
Watch: farmers block border crossings between France and Spain
A tractor blockade of crossings along Spain's border with France has entered its third day.
29 February 2024 News
Analysis: beef and sheep farmers lose in EU trade deals
Trade deals benefit the wider economy and some sectors of agriculture but beef and sheep producers lose out.
28 February 2024 News
Farmers frustrated with Nature Restoration Law uncertainties
Farm groups have warned that their concerns and questions with the law had not been answered before the law was passed by MEPs.
28 February 2024 News