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EU farm leaders issue landmark appeal on reduced CAP budget

Farming leaders warned that decisions on the future Common Agricultural Policy and EU budget will determine Europe’s ability to feed its citizens and remain secure, competitive and resilient.

NEWS 15 October 2026

EU farm leaders issue landmark appeal on reduced CAP budget

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Francie Gorman re-elected as a vice president of EU farm group Copa

Francie Gorman re-elected as a vice president of EU farm group Copa

NEWS 2 October 2026

Farmers unimpressed by EU fertiliser plan

Farmers unimpressed by EU fertiliser plan

NEWS 20 May 2026

Young Stock Podcast: the Rossie fighting farmers’ corner in Brussels

Young Stock Podcast: the Rossie fighting farmers’ corner in Brussels

Young Stock Podcast: the Rossie fighting farmers’ corner in Brussels

NEWS 11 May 2026

Watch: how Europe is still dealing with green deal hangover

Watch: how Europe is still dealing with green deal hangover

Watch: how Europe is still dealing with green deal hangover

NEWS 16 January 2026

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IFA to join Mercosur protest in Strasbourg

IFA to join Mercosur protest in Strasbourg

Speaking after day two of the IFA AGM, Gorman confirmed he will travel to the protest which will take place outside the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Over 10,000 farmers to descend on Brussels

Over 10,000 farmers to descend on Brussels

The gathering of farmers from across Europe will protest proposed cuts to the next CAP, the Mercosur trade deal and over complex regulation.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Unlocking Ireland’s agri food edge

Unlocking Ireland’s agri food edge

During her travels Nuffield scholar Molly Garvey found that collaboration between farmers, organisations and policy makers is still possible even across deep divides.

L2 10 December 2025

Mercosur issues highlighted in Copa-Cogeca briefing

Mercosur issues highlighted in Copa-Cogeca briefing

A Copa-Cogeca technical briefing highlights issues with Mercosur across several sectors.

NEWS 13 November 2025

Intense Irish lobby on EU supply contract plans

Intense Irish lobby on EU supply contract plans

The Commission's proposals have now entered the trilogue process where the Council of Ministers and the Danish presidency seek to find compromise positions.

NEWS 12 November 2025

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy