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2024 was a year of global political change, including in the EU, which matters almost as much for Irish farmers as the Irish election.
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.
The Commissioner for Agriculture will bring forward plans targeting the burden of excessive farmer paperwork next year.
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.
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.
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.
The new European Commission sees a Luxembourg man at the wheel of agriculture and food.
As the US prepares to transition to a second Trump administration, renewal is also under way in Brussels.
A question on supports for farmers’ mental and physical health at Commissioner-designate Christophe Hansen’s confirmation hearing provoked a candid and emotional response.
