EU to challenge China’s Irish dairy probe
The European Commission has asked the World Trade Organization to intervene in an argument over exports of dairy products to China. The EU wants the WTO to challenge China’s so-called…
McConalogue reveals lobbying EU for farm funding beyond 2027
Farmers must be properly paid through the EU into the future, says Charlie McConalogue. EU agriculture ministers are meeting in Brussels today. The current Common Agricultural Policy runs until 2027,…
Where is Ireland’s Champagne?
Across the EU, three thousand products are recognised as top specialities. From Champagne to Prosciutto di Parma to Roquefort, only the real thing, made in the local area to a…
Farmers can receive more upfront, says EU
Farmers can receive up to 70% of direct payments in advance this winter compared to 50% normally, says the European Commission. The EU said it has authorised the increase because…
Potato production down one-third
Potato production in the EU has fallen by one-third, since 2000, according to Eurostat. Down by 27.9 million tonnes to 48.3 million tonnes in 2023.
Dairy farming emissions ‘significant’ – OECD
OECD: “Environmental legislation could have a strong impact on the future development of dairy production. GHG emissions from dairy activities make up a significant share of total emissions in some…
Ireland second lowest organically farmed land
Only Malta has a lower percentage of organically farmed land than Ireland in the EU, according to Eurostat.
Irish beef producers can export beef to South Korea again
Irish beef producers can export beef to South Korea again after BSE trade barriers are lifted.
EU approves Ireland’s forestry plan
Ireland’s plan to spend millions of Euro on new forests has been approved by the EU. The European Commission concluded that a €308 million scheme to support afforestation will lead…
Ireland far from pesticide targets
Ireland still has work to do to reduce the use of pesticides in lines with EU targets. By 2030, Ireland must reduce its pesticide use by 50 per cent compared…