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Changing of the guard in Brussels

2024 was a year of global political change, including in the EU, which matters almost as much for Irish farmers as the Irish election.

28 December 2024 NEWS
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EIB to step in with €3bn loans for young, green, and female farmers

EIB-backed loans are to come for the EU's young and women farmers, as well as those focusing on the environment, with the possibility of subsidised interest rates.

16 December 2024 NEWS
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More cuts to scheme red tape planned

The Commissioner for Agriculture will bring forward plans targeting the burden of excessive farmer paperwork next year.

11 December 2024 NEWS
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Level playing field needed for farmers, says Hansen

The new agriculture commissioner suggested that the EU will not need to use to emergency import stop for beef Mercosur imports if the deal passes.

11 December 2024 NEWS

Commissioner tells Ukraine to supply EU with protein

The European Commissioner for Agriculture has suggested that Ukraine focuses on producing protein for the EU market, rather than other grains which it can sell around the world.

27 November 2024 NEWS

MEP abstains from Commission vote over Mercosur deal

Ciarán Mullooly chose not to vote on the leadership team that will guide EU policy for the next five years due to concerns about the lack of commitments and transparency regarding Mercocur.

27 November 2024 NEWS

New Commission gets final green light

The new European Commission sees a Luxembourg man at the wheel of agriculture and food.

27 November 2024 NEWS
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Changing of the guard in Brussels

As the US prepares to transition to a second Trump administration, renewal is also under way in Brussels.

8 November 2024 NEWS
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More services needed to help farmers’ wellbeing, says next commissioner

A question on supports for farmers’ mental and physical health at Commissioner-designate Christophe Hansen’s confirmation hearing provoked a candid and emotional response.

6 November 2024 NEWS