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Brussels pledges to take ‘bold steps’ to slash farm red tape

Ursula von der Leyen spoke of a 'true wave of simplification' for CAP schemes next week.

NEWS 9 May 2025

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New GAEC 2 rules for peat soils now in place

New GAEC 2 rules for peat soils now in place

SCHEMES 7 May 2025

Minister not for turning on splash plate ban on farms over 100kg N/ha

Minister not for turning on splash plate ban on farms over 100kg N/ha

NEWS 5 May 2025

Explainer: how will GAEC 2 affect farmers

Explainer: how will GAEC 2 affect farmers

Explainer: how will GAEC 2 affect farmers

NEWS 2 May 2025

Unforeseen delays plague key biomass and biogas policies

Unforeseen delays plague key biomass and biogas policies

Unforeseen delays plague key biomass and biogas policies

RENEWABLES 30 April 2025

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Dempsey at Large: tariff compensation for US farmers

Dempsey at Large: tariff compensation for US farmers

Under World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules, countries can take protective action in the event of a threat of significant market disruption.

VIEWPOINTS 9 April 2025

Habitats Directive report to set baseline for Nature Restoration Law

Habitats Directive report to set baseline for Nature Restoration Law

The last report submitted under the Habitats Directive found that 15% of habitats covered were in bad condition, 46% were in inadequate condition and 15% were in favourable condition.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 9 April 2025

Huge differential in sheep prices across the globe

Huge differential in sheep prices across the globe

French farmgate sheep prices are running in excess of €10.50/kg while in sharp contrast lamb prices in the Southern Hemisphere are running at €4.50/kg or lower.

MARKETS 9 April 2025

Commission could allow TAMS amnesty for young farmers

Commission could allow TAMS amnesty for young farmers

Young farmers could qualify for TAMS grant aid even if they do not meet slurry storage or other regulatory requirements, if the Commission sticks to its plans.

NEWS 9 April 2025

INHFA calls for investigation into EU funding of NGOs

INHFA calls for investigation into EU funding of NGOs

This comes after a statement from the European Commission that acknowledged how funding for the EU LIFE programme may have funded “undue lobbying activities” by environmental NGOs.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 9 April 2025

Irish farmers lobby in Brussels for EU land watchdog

Irish farmers lobby in Brussels for EU land watchdog

A delegation from the Land Observatory Stakeholders Group met with leaders of the agriculture wing of the European Commission on the issue of the mega-wealthy buying up land across the country.

NEWS 9 April 2025

EU animal disease strategy ‘not fit for purpose’ – MEP

EU animal disease strategy ‘not fit for purpose’ – MEP

MEP Maria Walsh said that the rise of animal disease has the potential to “ravage” farms, and is emerging as one of the top agriculture concerns in the EU.

NEWS 9 April 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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