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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
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Harris to revamp farming payments

The Taoiseach says that the 'costs incurred/income forgone' model is seeing farmers walk away from schemes.

20 November 2024 NEWS
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'I want farmers to be farming, not filling out forms' – Harris

The Taoiseach says that Fine Gael are the party best placed to advance Irish farming's cause at European level, as he talks succession, CAP, nitrates, and simp0lifying schemes

20 November 2024 NEWS

50 farmers contribute to new handbook on sustainable farming

The book shows farmers how to manage land in a way that enhances habitats, increases wildlife and harnesses natural processes.

18 November 2024 NEWS
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Martin pledges farm retirement scheme if elected

There is a need to facilitate farm retirement to have a much smoother and incentivised progression of young people into farming, the outgoing Tánaiste has said.

13 November 2024 NEWS
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Dempsey at Large: IFA's farming and food event

Farming’s case was well made with a national spotlight focused on the industry.

6 November 2024 VIEWPOINTS
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Companies drive green demand

Even though there has been a slowdown in legislative ambition, companies continue to drive the green agenda.

6 November 2024 NEWS

Calls for CAP budget increase

It comes from the body’s report ‘Fostering sustainable and resilient food systems at times of growing crises’.

5 November 2024 NEWS
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The five big issues in the 2024 General Election

With a general election campaign now looming, what are the issues that will dominate the debate around farming and food production? We take a look at the likely farming flashpoints on doorsteps.

23 October 2024 NEWS