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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

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

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

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

NEWS 27 April 2026

Get your act in order: Brussels' warning to Brazil on hormone beef

Get your act in order: Brussels' warning to Brazil on hormone beef

NEWS 27 February 2026

Maria Walsh MEP: bringing Irish farmers into the heart of Europe

Maria Walsh MEP: bringing Irish farmers into the heart of Europe

Maria Walsh MEP: bringing Irish farmers into the heart of Europe

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Brazilian hormone beef recall leaves Brussels a ‘laughing stock’ – IFA

Brazilian hormone beef recall leaves Brussels a ‘laughing stock’ – IFA

Brazilian hormone beef recall leaves Brussels a ‘laughing stock’ – IFA

NEWS 5 December 2025

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Editorial: nitrates plan requires Government financing

Editorial: nitrates plan requires Government financing

The draft of Ireland’s sixth nitrates action programme has been opened to public consultation.

VIEWPOINTS 13 August 2025

Sinn Féin slams Hogan’s Mercosur comments

Sinn Féin slams Hogan’s Mercosur comments

Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion said the comments, made by Hogan to RTÉ News, were 'out of touch' with the Irish farming community.

NEWS 13 August 2025

Farmers not buying Mercosur deal

Farmers not buying Mercosur deal

Despite a big sales effort by the Commissioner, Irish farmers aren't persuaded that their interests are sufficiently protected in Mercosur deal.

VIEWPOINTS 13 August 2025

EU deforestation regulation postponed again

EU deforestation regulation postponed again

European Commissioner for the Environment Jessika Roswall announced on Tuesday the EU deforestation regulation was being put back for a year.

NEWS 13 August 2025

EU Environment Commissioner to visit Ireland on nitrates derogation

EU Environment Commissioner to visit Ireland on nitrates derogation

Minister Heydon said Commissioner Roswall will view first-hand the work being done by farmers, alongside the wider agri-food sector, on improving water quality.

NEWS 13 August 2025

Mairead McGuinness withdraws from presidential election race

Mairead McGuinness withdraws from presidential election race

The former European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness has made the 'very difficult decision' to withdraw her name as the Fine Gael nominee for the presidential election.

NEWS 13 August 2025

Farm succession: grasping the nettle

Farm succession: grasping the nettle

Ireland’s farmers are old and getting older, with successors often not identified or reluctant to take over the farm. In this series, Caitríona Morrissey looks at the problems and potential solutions.

NEWS 13 August 2025

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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