Christophe Hansen

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

Pension reform has started in Ireland, but a lot more reform and support would be needed if CAP payments were to be cut from older farmers.

VIEWPOINTS 4 February 2026

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

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Commission holds cards tight on Mercosur

Commission holds cards tight on Mercosur

NEWS 4 February 2026

Murrin mess needs a resolution

Murrin mess needs a resolution

DEALER 4 February 2026

Minister calls on IFA to de-escalate protest action

Minister calls on IFA to de-escalate protest action

Minister calls on IFA to de-escalate protest action

NEWS 3 February 2026

Farmers on pensions should get TAMS or ACRES, but not BISS - Hansen

Farmers on pensions should get TAMS or ACRES, but not BISS - Hansen

Farmers on pensions should get TAMS or ACRES, but not BISS - Hansen

NEWS 3 February 2026

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Too early to say if there is crisis in milk markets – commissioner

Too early to say if there is crisis in milk markets – commissioner

We are indeed witnessing a sharp correction for certain dairy products, particularly butter and milk powder, says European Commissioner for Agriculture.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Compromise yet to be found on farmer supply contract proposals

Compromise yet to be found on farmer supply contract proposals

The CMO initiative has prompted dissension and push-back from co-operatives right across the EU – and particularly those operating in the dairy sector.

NEWS 22 October 2025

IFA calls on Taoiseach to clarify if ‘backroom deal’ was done on Mercosur

IFA calls on Taoiseach to clarify if ‘backroom deal’ was done on Mercosur

The Taoiseach’s comments about the supposed safeguards of Mercosur are 'misguided', according to IFA president Francie Gorman.

NEWS 22 October 2025

ICOS reiterates demand for CBAM to be postponed

ICOS reiterates demand for CBAM to be postponed

ICOS remains deeply concerned about CBAM and its implications for the availability and cost of fertiliser in 2026.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Future of farming belongs to those who define it, not defend it

Future of farming belongs to those who define it, not defend it

Irish farmers must stop reacting to criticism and start shaping the story of agriculture themselves. Credibility, public trust, and policy influence all depend on it, writes Niall Hurson.

OPINION 22 October 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 22 October 2025

Commission wants to double young farmer numbers

Commission wants to double young farmer numbers

Brussels called on member states to tackle non-farmer interests in the land market, saying they should “act against speculative acquisitions and land grabbing to keep land available for farming”.

NEWS 22 October 2025

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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