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Bluetongue zone to extend to all of England
Rachel Donovan
This will end animal movement restrictions and allow farmers to move cattle and sheep throughout England without movement tests.
23 May 2025 News
Trump plan to impose 50% tariffs will hit Irish agri-food exports
The imposition of tariffs will affect Irish food and drink exports, which accounted for €1.9bn worth of exports in 2024.
23 May 2025 News
Pragmatic Brexit now on agenda for both UK and EU
A spirit of collaboration to replace confrontation between UK and EU is the outcome of the post-Brexit summit in London this week.
EU farmers dissatisfied with results of 2024 tractor protests
A new survey found that half of all farmers across the EU reported to have taken part in 2024's tractor protests.
22 May 2025 News
EU and UK to cut Brexit red tape
Reset of UK relations with the European Union to include a deal that would eliminate veterinary certificates and most port inspections for animal and plant-based goods.
21 May 2025 News
EU-UK veterinary deal in pipeline
The EU and UK took a first step this week towards removing post-Brexit bureaucracy for goods of animal and plant origin, but the details have to be worked out.
21 May 2025 News
European farmers march on Brussels over CAP budget
The 'house of cards' flash action near the European Union buildings was organised by European agriculture union COPA-COGECA.
20 May 2025 News
Less than 13% of farmers able to progress careers – FRS Co-op
Head of agriculture at FRS Co-op Neil Keane said that the results of a survey have illustrated some of the challenges and opportunities facing Irish farming.
20 May 2025 News
Next CAP must protect family farm model - INHFA
Roddy also urged the EU to update the CAP budget to 'recognise the increased demands that have been made on farmers and also restrictions that continue to reduce output and income”.
20 May 2025 News
EU and UK unveil plan to cut Brexit bureaucracy
The EU and UK met for a post-Brexit reset summit in London and revealed a framework to negotiate an SPS deal to eliminate veterinary certificates and slash inspections.
19 May 2025 News
European land leases complicate active farmer debate
The share of EU farmland leased - rather than owned - complicates the discussions around active farmer definition, a former high-ranking Commission official said.
19 May 2025 News
Battle ahead to protect CAP funding
Single fund proposals would lead to "a 27 speed EU in terms of agricultural policy, Elli Tsiforou told the IFA CAP meeting on Tuesday evening.
15 May 2025 News