Organisation: EU Agriculture Council

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Closure of McDonald's is a 'big blow' for beef sector

McDonald’s closure here and in Britain could be devestate farmers

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What will the latest EU aid package do for Irish farmers?

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Mandatory milk output cuts unwise, warns IFA

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IFA unveils menu of solutions to ease income pressure on farmers

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Income crisis needs urgent response from Government

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Minister Michael Creed must respond to income crisis

Dairy farmers push for suspension of superlevy

Suspension of superlevy repayments and interest-free cash loans for dairy farmers must be a priority for the incoming Minister for Agriculture, says IFA dairy chairman Sean O’Leary. 

Wed, 04 May, 2016

Tax, finance measures key to easing farm income woes

Farmers and politicians in many of the EU member states believe the current dairy price downturn is being caused by over production in a few EU member states rather than global factors, and would like to see those countries reduce their supplies.

Mon, 28 Mar, 2016

Meat group seeks better market access

Ireland needs to push EU authorities to accelerate their efforts to gain full market access to US and China, says Meat Industry Ireland.

Fri, 21 Aug, 2015

Special EU meeting as farm crisis deepens

An extraordinary EU Agriculture Council meeting to discuss the farmer economic crisis, especially in the dairy and livestock sectors, has been convened by the Luxembourg Presidency of the EU.

Thu, 30 Jul, 2015

No EU reprieve on superlevy penalties for overproduction

There was no reprieve at this week’s EU Agriculture Council meeting for member states in danger of exceeding their national milk quotas.

Thu, 27 Mar, 2014

Coveney ‘shock’ over EU-Mercosur deal

AGRICULTURE Minister Simon Coveney has expressed “shock” at EU trade talks with South America which could cost European farmers €3 billion between now and 2020.

Fri, 29 Apr, 2011

South American beef quota request could have ‘damaging impact’

SOUTH AMERICAN countries are seeking beef quota levels which could have a severely damaging impact on Irish agriculture, according to Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith.

Tue, 22 Feb, 2011

Romanian engineer elected as designate agriculture commissioner

A 40-YEAR-OLD Romanian horticultural engineer and politician, Dr Dacian Ciolos, is the new European Commissioner designate for agriculture and rural development.

Sat, 28 Nov, 2009

Irish creamery body clashes with Agriculture Minister over dairy crisis

THE Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association has clashed with Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith over the cause of the dairy industry crisis.

Fri, 31 Jul, 2009

Dairy farmers ‘to lose €19k each’ this year

THE average Irish dairy farmer will lose €19,000 this year as the income crisis on Irish dairy family farms intensifies, the IFA said yesterday.

Tue, 26 May, 2009

Dairy sector seeks market support from European Commission head

MARKET support for the crisis hit dairy sector was sought yesterday as the head of the dairy section in the European Commission, Thorkild Rasmussen, began two days of meetings in Ireland.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2009

Pesticide action may hit farmers

AGRICULTURE Minister Brendan Smith has warned that some substances crucial to crop protection in Ireland may be withdrawn, causing significant agronomic and economic damage.

Thu, 10 Jul, 2008

Warning over sheep industry

THERE is a real danger that the sheep industry will lose its critical mass to enable it to survive and prosper.

Wed, 23 Jan, 2008

Second case of foot and mouth

A SECOND confirmed case of foot and mouth disease in Britain yesterday was described by Agriculture Minister Mary Coughlan as “disappointing but not surprising”.

Sat, 15 Sep, 2007

IFA pushes for milk price challenge

IFA leader John Dillon yesterday urged Agriculture and Food Minister Mary Coughlan to challenge the European Commission’s management of dairy markets to help alleviate milk price pressure.

Tue, 26 Jul, 2005

Petition calls for ban on live exports

A PETITION signed by more than 7,500 people calling for an end to the long distance transport of animals, and its replacement by a trade in meat, will be handed into the Department of Agriculture and Food in Dublin today.

Tue, 11 Nov, 2003