Christophe Hansen

A ‘full CAP toolbox’ is needed to support farmers – Heydon

The Minister for Agriculture was speaking in Brussels before the meeting of the AgriFish Council where he said the CAP budget will need a “full set of options” under Pillar 1 and Pillar 2.

NEWS 26 May 2025

News 2

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Battle ahead to protect CAP funding

Battle ahead to protect CAP funding

NEWS 15 May 2025

Hansen wants CAP funds ring-fenced in EU budget battle

Hansen wants CAP funds ring-fenced in EU budget battle

NEWS 14 May 2025

CAP budget cut is no joke

CAP budget cut is no joke

CAP budget cut is no joke

DEALER 14 May 2025

CAP simplification could ‘unlock’ TB funding – MEP

CAP simplification could ‘unlock’ TB funding – MEP

CAP simplification could ‘unlock’ TB funding – MEP

NEWS 14 May 2025

ADVERTISEMENT

IFA piles pressure on Minister to fight for 'threatened' CAP budget

IFA piles pressure on Minister to fight for 'threatened' CAP budget

An unexpected announcement that CAP proposals are to come from Brussels at the same time as EU budget proposals has unsettled the IFA.

NEWS 26 February 2025

Mullooly presents reform plan to 'reduce bureaucracy' in farming

Mullooly presents reform plan to 'reduce bureaucracy' in farming

The MEP wrote to European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Christophe Hansen about his family farm reform plan in which he praised his “openness to dialogue".

NEWS 26 February 2025

Losing young farmers is a threat to EU food production – Hansen

Losing young farmers is a threat to EU food production – Hansen

European Commission is drawing up a new strategy for young farmers aimed at stopping the declining trend in EU farmer numbers.

NEWS 26 February 2025

IFA alarmed at ‘rushed’ plans for next CAP as budget fight looms

IFA alarmed at ‘rushed’ plans for next CAP as budget fight looms

The IFA’s concern comes as speculation has been mounting that the Commission could radically shake-up the way it distributes the EU budget.

NEWS 26 February 2025

Commissioner signals need to ‘slow down or reverse’ EU livestock slump

Commissioner signals need to ‘slow down or reverse’ EU livestock slump

The call to address the EU's livestock decline comes months after the Commission's latest outlook stated that EU cattle numbers are expected to fall further over the next 10 years.

NEWS 26 February 2025

Opinion: farmers are vulnerable in tumultuous times

Opinion: farmers are vulnerable in tumultuous times

With the USA exhibiting signs of diplomatic, trade and political aggression towards Europe, farming funding is likely to be affected, while tariffs would be crippling.

OPINION 26 February 2025

Will tanks and bombs blow the CAP budget?

Will tanks and bombs blow the CAP budget?

With the US indicating an unwillingness to continue to support Ukraine, it may fall to Europe to help keep Russia's invaders at bay. It may come at the cost of badly needed extra CAP funding.

DEALER 26 February 2025

SPONSORED

Rayco Group leads the way in rural modular homes

With CE certification, all-steel construction, and 80-year structural warranty, Rayco homes offer hassle-free living.

Rayco Group leads the way in rural modular homes

LOAD MORE STORIES