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EU to pave way for fertiliser subsidies, if governments will pay for them

Fertiliser prices have risen around 58% at EU level since the outbreak of war in Iran, says Commission, as it prepares to give member states flexibility on supporting farmers.

NEWS 16 April 2026

EU to pave way for fertiliser subsidies, if governments will pay for them

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Leading MEP wants to spare largest CAP payments from redistribution

Leading MEP wants to spare largest CAP payments from redistribution

NEWS 15 April 2026

Government's AD plans in turmoil as EU says no to key scheme

Government's AD plans in turmoil as EU says no to key scheme

NEWS 15 April 2026

Commission approves €1.3bn for rewetting of peatlands in Germany

Commission approves €1.3bn for rewetting of peatlands in Germany

Commission approves €1.3bn for rewetting of peatlands in Germany

NEWS 15 April 2026

MEPs pushing for 6% of CAP to be spent on young farmers

MEPs pushing for 6% of CAP to be spent on young farmers

MEPs pushing for 6% of CAP to be spent on young farmers

NEWS 13 April 2026

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EU prepares response to prolonged energy crisis

EU prepares response to prolonged energy crisis

The European Commission has urged member states to act swiftly and in co-ordination to safeguard fuel supplies.

NEWS 23 March 2026

€184/ha needed to stop CAP direct payment collapse - IFA

€184/ha needed to stop CAP direct payment collapse - IFA

New IFA figures suggest that €184/ha is needed to replace BISS. CRISS and young farmers supports in the next CAP.

NEWS 23 March 2026

Opinion: four quick thoughts for the weekend

Opinion: four quick thoughts for the weekend

With the weather up and the work under way at last, some musings from the tractor cab on the issues of the week.

OPINION 23 March 2026

EU wool rules must change – MEP Maria Walsh

EU wool rules must change – MEP Maria Walsh

“At the moment, wool falls into the same category as carcasses, blood and other animal by-products, despite posing significantly lower risks,” the MEP said.

NEWS 23 March 2026

EU looks for farmer pension system to be set-up

EU looks for farmer pension system to be set-up

'We want that member states set up a proper farmer pension system,' a senior official in Brussels has said.

NEWS 23 March 2026

Mercosur trade deal comes into force on 1 May

Mercosur trade deal comes into force on 1 May

The provisional application of the pact has proceeded faster than expected.

NEWS 23 March 2026

EU considers renewable energy direction after 2030

EU considers renewable energy direction after 2030

Renewable energy made up 25.2% of the EU’s energy mix in 2024, according to the Commission, marking a significant increase over the past decade.

NEWS 23 March 2026

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