Food security

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 8 July 2026

Brussels adopts new livestock strategy

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Coupled payments being actively discussed – IFA deputy president

Coupled payments being actively discussed – IFA deputy president

NEWS 8 July 2026

Coupled payments on the table

Coupled payments on the table

NEWS 1 July 2026

Oireachtas committee AD report lacks farm-scale vision

Oireachtas committee AD report lacks farm-scale vision

Oireachtas committee AD report lacks farm-scale vision

EDITORIAL 1 July 2026

Committee urges caution on grass-fed AD plants

Committee urges caution on grass-fed AD plants

Committee urges caution on grass-fed AD plants

NEWS 1 July 2026

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EU looking at stockpiling fertiliser into a reserve

EU looking at stockpiling fertiliser into a reserve

MEP Ciaran Mullooly called on the Commission to establish an EU strategic fertiliser reserve similar to Europe’s oil reserve.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Next CAP must have balance between commonality and flexibility - Hansen

Next CAP must have balance between commonality and flexibility - Hansen

Ireland will assume the presidency of the European Council on 1 July until 31 December.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Editorial: First EU livestock strategy set to be unveiled

Editorial: First EU livestock strategy set to be unveiled

The unveiling of the livestock strategy will also coincide with Ireland taking over the EU presidency for the six months.

VIEWPOINTS 3 June 2026

‘Brexit broke Britain’ sign etched into English farmer's field

‘Brexit broke Britain’ sign etched into English farmer's field

Ten years ago, British farmers were promised that Brexit would reduce bureaucracy, strengthen exports and create new opportunities, but this is not the reality for many.

NEWS 3 June 2026

EU allocates over €56m for farmers affected by adverse climatic events

EU allocates over €56m for farmers affected by adverse climatic events

National authorities must ensure that farmers receive the support rapidly, as the aid must be distributed by 28 February 2027 at the latest.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Protein trade-offs in climate policy

Protein trade-offs in climate policy

Major new research published by Teagasc shows the potential changes to Ireland’s ability to feed the world.

NEWS 3 June 2026

The Big Interview: Phil Hogan on the CAP budget, Trump and that FAO job

The Big Interview: Phil Hogan on the CAP budget, Trump and that FAO job

Hogan held the position of European Commissioner for Trade before he was “unceremoniously hauled down” as he stated himself from the role in August 2020.

NEWS 3 June 2026

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Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

This heritage tourist attraction nestled in the heart of rural Sligo is a fun-filled day out for all the family, showcasing life as it would have been in the late-1800s to the mid-1900s.

Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

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