( ! ) Notice: Undefined index: email in /ns02/www/vhosts/www3.farmersjournal.ie/2024-article.php on line 65
Call Stack
#
Time
Memory
Function
Location
1
0.0000
373048
{main}( )
.../2024-article.php:0
( ! ) Notice: Use of undefined constant REQUEST_URI - assumed 'REQUEST_URI' in /ns02/www/vhosts/www3.farmersjournal.ie/2024-article.php on line 68
Call Stack
#
Time
Memory
Function
Location
1
0.0000
373048
{main}( )
.../2024-article.php:0
( ! ) Notice: Use of undefined constant REQUEST_URI - assumed 'REQUEST_URI' in /ns02/www/vhosts/www3.farmersjournal.ie/2024-article.php on line 68
Call Stack
#
Time
Memory
Function
Location
1
0.0000
373048
{main}( )
.../2024-article.php:0
( ! ) Notice: Use of undefined constant REQUEST_URI - assumed 'REQUEST_URI' in /ns02/www/vhosts/www3.farmersjournal.ie/2024-article.php on line 72
Call Stack
#
Time
Memory
Function
Location
1
0.0000
373048
{main}( )
.../2024-article.php:0
( ! ) Warning: preg_match(): Delimiter must not be alphanumeric or backslash in /ns02/www/vhosts/www3.farmersjournal.ie/includes/globals.php on line 401
( ! ) Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /ns02/www/vhosts/www3.farmersjournal.ie/2024-article.php:72) in /ns02/www/vhosts/www3.farmersjournal.ie/2024-article.php on line 227
There are many crucial policy decisions ahead, including the future of the nitrates derogation, agreement on the EU-Mercusor deal and the forming of the next CAP budget.
Securing the future of the nitrates derogation is vital for dairying, but is also important for all farming enterprises. \ Donal O'Leary
The coming year is shaping up to be a make-or-break year for Irish agriculture, with a number of critical policy decisions in the pipeline. The recently announced EU-Mercosur trade agreement has been set in principle by the European Commission and now moves to gain agreement from EU member states and the European Parliament. Achieving agreement requires at least 65% of the EU population plus the support of the European parliament. The Irish beef and poultry sectors are particularly exposed to the trade deal, as it grants Mercosur countries access to an EU quota of 99,000t of beef at 7.5% quota. This equates to over 20% of Irish beef exports.
Nitrates
The future of the nitrates derogation has massive implications not only for Ireland’s dairy sector, but also for all enterprises. A renewal plan was launched in the first half of 2024 by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Housing, with this plan outlining current and future work required to secure a renewal of the derogation beyond 31 December 2025. Work needs to be ramped up in 2025 and this needs to be one of the priorities once a new Government is formed.
There is also the significant matter of the Commission agreeing the next EU budget or multi-annual financial framework for the period 2028-2032.
CAP’s share of the EU budget has been diminishing in successive reforms and there will be a fight to retain CAP as a standalone segment of the EU budget.
Register for free to read this story and our free stories.
This content is available to digital subscribers and loyalty code users only. Sign in to your account, use the code or subscribe to get unlimited access for 30 days.
However, if you would like to share the information in this article, you may use the headline, summary and link below:
Title: 2025 will be a make or break year for agriculture
There are many crucial policy decisions ahead, including the future of the nitrates derogation, agreement on the EU-Mercusor deal and the forming of the next CAP budget.
The reader loyalty code gives you full access to the site from when you enter it until the following Wednesday at 9pm. Find your unique code on the back page of Irish Country Living every week.
CODE ACCEPTED
You have full access to the site until next Wednesday at 9pm.
CODE NOT VALID
Please try again or contact support.
The coming year is shaping up to be a make-or-break year for Irish agriculture, with a number of critical policy decisions in the pipeline. The recently announced EU-Mercosur trade agreement has been set in principle by the European Commission and now moves to gain agreement from EU member states and the European Parliament. Achieving agreement requires at least 65% of the EU population plus the support of the European parliament. The Irish beef and poultry sectors are particularly exposed to the trade deal, as it grants Mercosur countries access to an EU quota of 99,000t of beef at 7.5% quota. This equates to over 20% of Irish beef exports.
Nitrates
The future of the nitrates derogation has massive implications not only for Ireland’s dairy sector, but also for all enterprises. A renewal plan was launched in the first half of 2024 by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Housing, with this plan outlining current and future work required to secure a renewal of the derogation beyond 31 December 2025. Work needs to be ramped up in 2025 and this needs to be one of the priorities once a new Government is formed.
There is also the significant matter of the Commission agreeing the next EU budget or multi-annual financial framework for the period 2028-2032.
CAP’s share of the EU budget has been diminishing in successive reforms and there will be a fight to retain CAP as a standalone segment of the EU budget.
If you would like to speak to a member of our team, please call us on 01-4199525.
Link sent to your email address
We have sent an email to your address. Please click on the link in this email to reset your password. If you can't find it in your inbox, please check your spam folder. If you can't find the email, please call us on 01-4199525.
ENTER YOUR LOYALTY CODE:
The reader loyalty code gives you full access to the site from when you enter it until the following Wednesday at 9pm. Find your unique code on the back page of Irish Country Living every week.
SHARING OPTIONS