Phil Hogan looks sets to get nod for EU agriculture commissioner post

There is a growing expectation in farming and agri-food sectors this weekend that Phil Hogan will be nominated as the next European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development.

European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker will announce his nominated team and portfolios in Brussels next week.

He has wrapped up a series of meetings with member state candidatesfor the new Commission including Phil Hogan, who had a 40-minute discussion with him.