European Commission
Amy Forde on 26 Feb 2021
Commission proposes carbon farming certification in new schemes
Through carbon farming, the European Commission has said it will promote “a new business model for land-based carbon removals, including financial incentives to roll out nature-based solutions”.
Barry Cassidy on 23 Feb 2021
€30m scheme for German farmers to improve water quality
The European Commission has approved a €30m scheme in Germany to compensate farmers for measures to improve water quality in the state of Bavaria.
Niall Hurson on 16 Feb 2021
BEAM farmers shy on 5% reduction can retain up to 80% of payment
The European Commission recently allowed Ireland the flexibility to set a new reduction period under the BEAM scheme.
The Dealer on 12 Feb 2021
Breffni Carpenter: the man who helped many but few knew calls it a day
A mover and shaker behind the scenes, The Dealer wishes him well in his retirement.
Siobhán Walsh on 12 Feb 2021
Have your say on the sustainable use of pesticides directive
It is important for farmers to contribute to consultation processes such as this, as every submission can affect future policy and regulations.
Barry Cassidy on 10 Feb 2021
Commission plans jigsaw assessment of Farm to Fork proposals
Rather than undertake one large impact assessment of the Farm to Fork strategy, the European Commission is plans to assess each proposal individually.
Lorcan Allen on 10 Feb 2021
EU opens public consultation on new soils strategy
The EU’s new soils strategy is due to be rolled out in the second half of 2021 and is a key part of its overall ‘Green Deal’ initiative.
Niall Hurson on 06 Feb 2021
Ireland a frontrunner on live export welfare standards - Kelleher
Kelleher highlighted that live export plays an integral part of the Irish agricultural industry and that its integrity must be protected.
Barry Cassidy on 05 Feb 2021
Farmers must not be pressurised into BEAM decision – ICSA
The ICSA met with Department officials to press for accurate and timely information to be supplied to farmers, to allow them judge their current BEAM position.
Lorcan Allen on 05 Feb 2021
EU opens public consultation on new soil strategy
The EU’s new soils strategy is due to be rolled out in the second half of 2021 and is a key part of its overall green deal initiative.
Lorcan Allen on 03 Feb 2021
EU opens price fixing probe into Cadbury chocolate owner
The EU is concerned about potentially anti-competitive practices undertaken by Mondelez in Europe.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 03 Feb 2021
Rising steel costs and shortages set to push up price of new machinery
Machinery manufacturers are reporting significant increases in the price of steel and major supply issues, with COVID-19 singled out as the major factor.
Peter McCann on 27 Jan 2021
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly news round-up from the farming and food industry in Northern Ireland
Lorcan Allen on 27 Jan 2021
Dairy Markets: European dairy prices continue to rise on back of strong demand
European dairy commodities have all recorded healthy price increases since the start of 2021, thanks to strong export demand and seasonally low milk volumes.
Siobhán Walsh on 26 Jan 2021
Feed importer claims poor administration by Department cost Irish farmers
A feed importer claims that poor administration of EU tariff law by the Irish Department has cost Irish farmers.
Niall Hurson on 21 Jan 2021
EU approves extension of state aid for National Forestry Programme
The volume of timber licensed for felling in 2020 was just over 5 million cubic metres, down from 6.5 million cubic metres licensed in 2019.
David Wright on 20 Jan 2021
No derogation for stranded sheep
Breeding sheep in Britain are unable to move to NI since new post-Brexit trading arrangements came into force on 1 January 2021
Barry Cassidy on 14 Jan 2021
CAP eco schemes: what the EU will pay farmers for in 2023
Up to 30% of farmers' direct payments will be set aside to fund agricultural practices that are based around climate, environment, or animal welfare issues.
Stephen Robb on 12 Jan 2021
UK grants emergency use of sugar beet pesticide
Sugar beet crops all across the EU and the UK have suffered severe losses in 2020 from beet virus yellows.
Amy Forde on 08 Jan 2021
More measures needed to cut EU ammonia emissions - Commission
As part of the European Commission’s second clean air outlook, the Commission has said that the CAP will have “a crucial role to play” when it comes to cutting air pollution from farming.