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NEWS 9 September 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

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'Money for nothing' - Gorman says proposed CAP leaves farming in dire straits

'Money for nothing' - Gorman says proposed CAP leaves farming in dire straits

NEWS 3 September 2026

Is it time for CAP cards on the table?

Is it time for CAP cards on the table?

DEALER 2 September 2026

Dempsey at Large: the time has come to review rules for world agriculture

Dempsey at Large: the time has come to review rules for world agriculture

Dempsey at Large: the time has come to review rules for world agriculture

VIEWPOINTS 2 September 2026

New reports on table for derogation assessment

New reports on table for derogation assessment

New reports on table for derogation assessment

NEWS 2 September 2026

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Argentinian beef looks set to stay on EU plates as Brazil's shut out looms

Argentinian beef looks set to stay on EU plates as Brazil's shut out looms

An EU audit of Mercosur member Argentina found an effective system of beef export controls, a stark contrast to the performance to its Brazilian neighbours.

NEWS 16 July 2026

Fodder and grain crises will require ‘pan-European response’ - MEP Kelleher

Fodder and grain crises will require ‘pan-European response’ - MEP Kelleher

The issue is much bigger than one or two countries and needs to be brought to pan-European level by the European Commission in conjunction with member state governments, MEP Billy Kelleher said.

NEWS 16 July 2026

Opinion: if we fail young farmers, we risk our food security

Opinion: if we fail young farmers, we risk our food security

For both Ireland and the EU, the recent global instability has laid bare the importance of maintaining our own food supply, writes Aindrias Moynihan.

OPINION 16 July 2026

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

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 16 July 2026

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

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

MEP Maria Walsh warned that US-style farm conglomerates could be coming down the tracks if CAP supports are cut.

NEWS 16 July 2026

€300m energy support scheme approved by EU

€300m energy support scheme approved by EU

The scheme will be open to companies at significant risk of moving activities outside the EU to locations where environmental measures are absent or less ambitious, the European Commission has said.

NEWS 16 July 2026

EU approves €41m Greek fertiliser aid scheme

EU approves €41m Greek fertiliser aid scheme

Greek agricultural companies will receive grants covering 15% of eligible fertiliser costs under a new EU-approved state aid scheme.

NEWS 16 July 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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