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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.
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Vows to cut red tape and allow EU businesses to become more competitive do not look like they will translate to any major loosening of Brussels’ green ambition, some experts maintain.
Michael McNamara has written to Ursula von der Leyen expressing concerns if the trade component of the deal was to be separated from the other parts of the agreement with the South American countries.
French farmers protest and Friends of the Earth Ireland urge Irish political leaders to reject any Mercosur deal.
Mairead McGuinness worked as an agri print journalist before going in front of the camera as lead anchor for RTE’s Ear to the Ground covering issues in the farming sector.
An event focussed on NI farming was held in Brussels last week. Peter McCann reports
European commissioner-designate for agriculture Christophe Hansen said he wants to champion a CAP that supports small farmers.
A total of 17 EU member states are now free from bovine TB, with an additional three infection-free in part of their territory.
MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú said the regulations are well intentioned, but are ultimately flawed and need to be delayed until a process is in place that ensures farmers are not unduly affected.
It comes ahead of a debate in the European Parliament on the report on the strategic dialogue for the future of EU agriculture.
