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Barry Cassidy on 24 Mar 2021
Parliament refuses to back down in push for full flattening
Convergence rates in the next CAP look set to fall somewhere between 75% and 100% with MEPs unwilling to compromise on full flattening.
Niall Hurson on 22 Mar 2021
Commission proposes new grass-fed standard for beef
The absence of key marketing standards was highlighted at a recent meeting of agri MEPs.
Barry Cassidy on 26 Feb 2021
Agriculture a squeezed voice at EU level - Markey
New MEP Colm Makrey said he was surprised at just how strong the green agenda is at European level.
Barry Cassidy on 25 Feb 2021
Mortality of calves exported from Ireland approximately 0.05%
Analysis of 2019 and 2020 journey logs demonstrate a low mortality rate for calves transported out of Ireland to continental veal producers.
Barry Cassidy on 17 Feb 2021
Inside CAP talks: what’s on, and off, the table for Irish farmers
As talks on the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) enter the final furlong, Barry Cassidy reports on the latest deals struck and issues outstanding.
Barry Cassidy on 10 Feb 2021
Commission plans jigsaw assessment of Farm to Fork proposals
Rather than undertake one large impact assessment of the Farm to Fork strategy, the European Commission is plans to assess each proposal individually.
Barry Cassidy on 16 Dec 2020
Temporary CAP rules to apply for two years from January
MEPs in the Parliament voted overwhlemingly in favour of rules that will see the current CAP extended by a further two years.
Niall Hurson on 25 Nov 2020
Irish MEPs vote in favour of lead ban
The National Association of Regional Game Councils (NARGC) has labelled the move a disaster.
Barry Cassidy on 16 Nov 2020
Commission moves to downplay CAP withdrawal confusion
The European Commission has moved to reassure other negotiators that it is not considering withdrawing CAP reform proposals.
Barry Cassidy on 10 Nov 2020
Green deal to the fore as Commission sends heavy hitters to CAP talks
The European Commission has chosen to send its Commissioner overseeing the green deal along with Agriculture Commissioner to the first round of CAP talks.
Barry Cassidy on 29 Oct 2020
Irish MEPs sign letter calling for CAP withdrawal
The Green grouping in the European Parliament has written a letter to the Commission calling for a withdrawal of the CAP reform.
Barry Cassidy on 28 Oct 2020
Marathon CAP reform enters final furlong
There remain a number of differences between the Council and Parliament including eco-schemes, convergence and capping that will have to be resolved in the coming weeks.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 22 Oct 2020
MEPs called on to pull the trigger on ammunition vote
It is estimated that a vote in Brussels could cost Irish gun holders half a million euro to replace their current guns.
Barry Cassidy on 20 Oct 2020
European Parliament votes down motion to reject CAP proposal
The CAP is still not over the line in Parliament as a vote on the amended package, consisting of three separate files, will take place later this week.
Barry Cassidy on 19 Oct 2020
CAP countdown: what you need to know
This week is set to be a pivotal one in agreeing the next CAP - what’s happening and what do farmers need to know?
Barry Cassidy on 19 Oct 2020
CAP must remain focused on supporting farmers – IFA
Over 1,000 amendments have been tabled by MEPs in the European Parliament as they seek to put their stamp on the CAP proposals
Niall Hurson on 24 Sep 2020
Key elements of CAP reform approach remain unsettled - McConalogue
Minister McConalogue has called for a strong green ambition to be maintained in the CAP reform negotiations.
Amy Forde on 26 Aug 2020
Phil Hogan resigns: 'I did not break any law'
Following controversy over his attendance at an Oireachtas Golf Society dinner last week, European Commissioner for Trade Phil Hogan has resigned.
Barry Cassidy on 15 Jul 2020
CAP row threatens Irish farm payments
Farmers are awaiting certainty on their payments for next year but there is a disagreement on how long the CAP delay should last for.
Barry Cassidy on 10 Jul 2020
Commission takes hard line on two-year CAP delay
A row is brewing in Europe over the length of delay to the next CAP reform.