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Amy Forde on 07 Sep 2021
Farm to Fork strategy must not be untenable for farming - EU farm groups
On Thursday, the environment and agriculture committees of the European Parliament will vote on their draft report presenting their official reaction to the Farm to Fork strategy.
Stephen Robb on 07 Jul 2021
European Parliament raises alarm on future construction of offshore windfarms
Ireland has big plans for offshore wind farms but concerns are now being raised about the impact these developments will have on marine life and fisheries
Barry Cassidy on 04 Jul 2021
European Parliament to vote on CAP deal in the autumn
Though there has been a political agreement between the European Council and Parliament on the CAP deal, it must be formally approved by both.
Letters to the Editor on 23 Jun 2021
Letter: Common Agricultural Policy
"The European Commission is turning its back on family farms" – Tom Short, Co Wicklow.
Barry Cassidy on 23 Jun 2021
Deal or no deal – CAP reform balanced on a knife edge
CAP reform has entered another crucial stage, with a deal seemingly likely by the middle of next week.
Barry Cassidy on 16 Jun 2021
Push to conclude CAP talks but significant gaps remain
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said it was important to conclude CAP talks with the process already two years behind schedule.
Amy Forde on 10 Jun 2021
MEPs call for binding EU biodiversity law and ban on glyphosate
MEPs want €20bn/year to be mobilised for biodiversity action in Europe and for glyphosate to be banned after 2022.
Barry Cassidy on 28 May 2021
Fears over lack of farmer interest in eco schemes ‘exaggerated’
As CAP negotiators begin to turn their attention to a further round of talks in June, the Commissioner has said farmers should not fear eco schemes.
Barry Cassidy on 19 May 2021
‘Jumbo’ CAP talks billed as final showdown on farm payments
The latest reform of the CAP, which has been over two years in the making, looks set to conclude before the month is out, writes Barry Cassidy.
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.