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Uncertain if derogation decision will be agreed early

EU Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall says it is too early to determine whether Ireland’s next nitrates derogation decision will be reached sooner.

NEWS 21 October 2026

Uncertain if derogation decision will be agreed early

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Hogan launches bid to head up FAO

Hogan launches bid to head up FAO

NEWS 13 October 2026

Doubts cast on CAP sign-off during Irish presidency

Doubts cast on CAP sign-off during Irish presidency

NEWS 7 October 2026

Hansen hands hope on CAP budget

Hansen hands hope on CAP budget

Hansen hands hope on CAP budget

DEALER 16 September 2026

Commissioner sounds support for €500bn CAP budget

Commissioner sounds support for €500bn CAP budget

Commissioner sounds support for €500bn CAP budget

NEWS 15 September 2026

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EU agriculture commissioner among 100-delegation visit to UCD Lyons Farm

EU agriculture commissioner among 100-delegation visit to UCD Lyons Farm

The visit to UCD’s Lyons Farm was part of a wider programme for EU agriculture ministers in Ireland this week.

NEWS 8 September 2026

Editorial: EU ban on Brazilian beef and poultry the correct decision

Editorial: EU ban on Brazilian beef and poultry the correct decision

A huge gap still exists between Brazilian production standards and European standards.

VIEWPOINTS 2 September 2026

EU budget scramble to avoid 2028 scheme limbo

EU budget scramble to avoid 2028 scheme limbo

The clock is ticking for Government to broker agreement on the future of the EU budget, as any delays beyond a December deal risk leaving farm schemes facing a 2028 cliff edge.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Taoiseach flags budget talks as key challenge for EU presidency

Taoiseach flags budget talks as key challenge for EU presidency

The Taoiseach has warned that funding has been taken from successful EU programmes to back-fill urgent spending needs.

NEWS 7 July 2026

Ireland is perfectly placed to champion Europe’s agri-food ambitions

Ireland is perfectly placed to champion Europe’s agri-food ambitions

Christophe Hansen, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, on Ireland's upcoming presidency of the European Union.

BLANK 27 June 2026

Commission tight-lipped on measures or funds for upcoming livestock strategy

Commission tight-lipped on measures or funds for upcoming livestock strategy

The Commission is giving away little detail on a new strategy, that it said will cover livestock policies, ranging from food import standards to extensification on climate grounds.

NEWS 8 June 2026

Payment redistribution needed to save CAP’s ‘public image’ – Commissioner

Payment redistribution needed to save CAP’s ‘public image’ – Commissioner

Minister Heydon has said Ireland backs the better-targeting of CAP funds in principle, but it wants the flexibility to decide who gets what payment rate.

NEWS 27 April 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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