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Colm McCarthy: reality check for Ireland’s EU presidency turn

Ireland’s six-month role is confined to chairing meetings of ministers, for example ministers for transport or for agriculture, and liaising with the European Parliament.

VIEWPOINTS 29 July 2026

Colm McCarthy: reality check for Ireland’s EU presidency turn

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CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

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€300m energy support scheme approved by EU

€300m energy support scheme approved by EU

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EU approves €41m Greek fertiliser aid scheme

EU approves €41m Greek fertiliser aid scheme

EU approves €41m Greek fertiliser aid scheme

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Part-time farmers are active farmers – Minister

Part-time farmers are active farmers – Minister

Part-time farmers are active farmers – Minister

SCHEMES 8 July 2026

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Irish food labels challenge packaging ‘health claims’

Irish food labels challenge packaging ‘health claims’

Small food producers who are having trouble navigating EU law around making health claims on labels, say they have nowhere to turn for advice.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Brussels adopts new livestock strategy

Brussels adopts new livestock strategy

EU Livestock Strategy and a Protein Action Plan identifies the challenges and aspires to strengthen the viability of both categories of EU agriculture.

NEWS 1 July 2026

EU livestock strategy and protein action plan adopted

EU livestock strategy and protein action plan adopted

European Commission launches livestock strategy and protein plan to enhance EU production.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

A doubling of ring-fenced funds from 3% to 6% is an enticement for young farmers, but it is undermined by the proposed CAP budget being cut by over 20%.

NEWS 1 July 2026

AD plants should be welcomed in communities – Minister

AD plants should be welcomed in communities – Minister

Minister O'Brien said that more has to be done at the political level on the importance of biomethane.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Colm McCarthy: Venezuela suffers double misfortune

Colm McCarthy: Venezuela suffers double misfortune

It is highly unusual for the IMF to stand aside as it has done, or been forced to do, in Venezuela, and long-term observers of financial crisis management are suspicious.

OPINION 1 July 2026

Targeted supports required for young farmers - report

Targeted supports required for young farmers - report

A new report has suggested that targeted supports should be directed towards young farmers. It also recommended against a one-size fits all approach to generational renewal in the EU.

NEWS 1 July 2026

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Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

Farmers looking to strengthen performance inside the farm gate are invited to attend a practical roadshow designed to help build more profitable, efficient and resilient dairy farms beyond 2026.

Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

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