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Farmers angered over rejection of CBAM safeguard

The proposed brake or safeguard clause would have facilitated the suspension of CBAM in exceptional circumstances, such as the surge in prices last year.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Farmers angered over rejection of CBAM safeguard

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MEPs slap down CBAM emergency clause

MEPs slap down CBAM emergency clause

NEWS 20 September 2026

Best of times and worst of times for the EU

Best of times and worst of times for the EU

NEWS 18 September 2026

MEPs reject emergency brake for EU carbon tax on fertiliser imports

MEPs reject emergency brake for EU carbon tax on fertiliser imports

MEPs reject emergency brake for EU carbon tax on fertiliser imports

NEWS 17 September 2026

Hansen hands hope on CAP budget

Hansen hands hope on CAP budget

Hansen hands hope on CAP budget

DEALER 16 September 2026

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Strasbourg setback for European Commission's CAP budget plans

Strasbourg setback for European Commission's CAP budget plans

The Commission's proposals on a national envelope for all EU payments failed to get the support of negotiators from the European Parliament's agricultural committee.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Five proposals from Independent Ireland live exporters' meeting

Five proposals from Independent Ireland live exporters' meeting

Proposals include investigating additional capacity in Irish Ferries, establishing a live export stakeholder group, developing a plan of action and presenting this to the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 15 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 15 July 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Argentina.

WORLD 15 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 15 July 2026

'Irish farmers central to EU food security'

'Irish farmers central to EU food security'

The Irish Farmers Journal talked to TDs attending the IFA's pre-budget lobbying session last week and asked what they saw as the main priorities at present.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Minister downplays possibility of extending current CAP

Minister downplays possibility of extending current CAP

A transitional CAP period is not currently under consideration, according to Minister Thomas Byrne.

NEWS 15 July 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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