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Relatives gather to remember Amatrice earthquake victims

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Relatives gather to remember Amatrice earthquake victims

Relatives of victims of the Italian earthquake have gathered in Amatrice for an evening Mass remembering dozens of the 292 people killed.

Oliver Moore: Regulation being ‘de-Europeanised’

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Oliver Moore: Regulation being ‘de-Europeanised’

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EU’s international aid crusade doesn’t augur well for farmers

Response is not robust enough

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Response is not robust enough

EU announces extra CAP funding to alleviate Russian ban

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EU announces extra CAP funding to alleviate Russian ban

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Dairy support measures to offset Russian ban not enough, says ICOS

Targeted dairy market support welcomed in wake of Russia ban

Targeted dairy market support welcomed in wake of Russia ban

The decision by European Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos to introduce targeted market support measures for the dairy sector, to alleviate the impact of the closure of the Russian market, has been welcomed in Ireland.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2014

Farmers welcome EU offer to help in wake of Russian ban

European farmers and co-ops have welcomed moves by Brussels to help their industry after Russia banned food imports from the bloc in retaliation for sanctions arising from the Ukraine crisis.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2014

Farmers won’t get back €425m fund

Russia’s ban on food imports from selected countries is on course to reduce next year’s CAP spending in the EU by at least €425 million.

Thu, 14 Aug, 2014

EU begins product-by-product review of impact of Russian ban

EU begins product-by-product review of impact of Russian ban

EU regulators yesterday began analysing product-by-product the impact of a Russian ban on EU food imports announced in retaliation for Western sanctions over Moscow’s actions in Ukraine.

Wed, 13 Aug, 2014

EU job delay a possibility

EU job delay a possibility

It could be next January before the EU agriculture commissioner is in place, to oversee farming and rural development up to 2019.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2014

Through seasons and generations

Through seasons and generations

Family farms are the predominant form of agriculture and their role is being highlighted as 2014 has been designated by the UN as the ‘International Year of Family Farming’, writes Ray Ryan

Mon, 21 Jul, 2014

Talk of Ireland winning EU agriculture role ‘may be premature’

The jury is still very much out as to whether Ireland can gain control of the post of EU agriculture commissioner as the sector heads into an era packed with opportunities and challenges in equal measure.

Mon, 30 Jun, 2014

Romania to push for its candidate to retain top EU agriculture post

Romania to push for its candidate to retain top EU agriculture post

Romania has indicated that it will push for the present EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Dacian Ciolos, to run for a second term.

Fri, 27 Jun, 2014

US seeks commitments on trade in agriculture goods before deal signed

US seeks commitments on trade in agriculture goods before deal signed

US Congress will want commitments from all sides to trade in agricultural goods before it approves the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, said US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Fri, 20 Jun, 2014

Coveney takes fine fight to EU agri boss

Coveney takes fine fight to EU agri boss

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has taken Ireland’s fight against a €181 million fine directly to EU Commissioner for agriculture and rural development Dacian Ciolos.

Thu, 19 Jun, 2014

Deep divisions among states on reform of dairy policies

For the last four years, the Irish Farmers’ Association has played an active part in the lobbying effort to persuade EU institutions to ease some of the burden of superlevy on expanding dairy farmers before quota abolition, in light of the fast-expanding international dairy demand.

Mon, 16 Jun, 2014

EU co-op body seeks action to ease pressure on milk producers

EU co-op body seeks action to ease pressure on milk producers

Action to alleviate pressure on milk producers for the last quota year is being sought by Copa Cogeca, the umbrella body for European farmers and co-ops.

Sat, 10 May, 2014

Organic farmers welcome support for EU certification move

Small Irish organic farmers have welcomed Germany and France’s support for the EU’s proposed new group certification system.

Mon, 07 Apr, 2014

EU backs rules to stamp out organic fraud

EU backs rules to stamp out organic fraud

The revolution in organic farming is bypassing Ireland as we have one of the lowest proportions of organic farms in Europe.

Wed, 26 Mar, 2014

Dairy farmers urge co-ops to hold current milk price to suppliers

Dairy farmers urge co-ops to hold current milk price to suppliers

Dairy farmers are urging the co-ops to hold their current milk price to suppliers, and not follow fluctuations in overseas markets.

Fri, 21 Mar, 2014

Dairy groups want EU to soften stance on superlevy fines

Dairy sector groups continue to lobby Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos for the EU to soften its stance on superlevy fines for the remaining 14 months of the quota era.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2014

Green makes good business

GREEN Week in Berlin is the world’s largest exhibition for agriculture, the food industry and horticulture. This year’s 10-day event, which ended yesterday, attracted 1,650 exhibitors from 70 countries, including Ireland.

Mon, 27 Jan, 2014

Waging war against the soaring cost of farming

Since 2005, farm input costs have increased by 42%, while general inflation has risen by about 13%.

Thu, 23 Jan, 2014

Chance to take sting out of volatility at EU level

Last year was a diverse one, a year I feel epitomised what could be in store for farmers in the future.

Mon, 13 Jan, 2014

Conference to discuss agricultural opportunities and funding

The opportunities in agriculture, how they can be funded, and how farms should be operated in the future will be the core questions discussed at next week’s Oxford Farming Conference.

Fri, 03 Jan, 2014

Drop in fertiliser use threatening opportunities

Drop in fertiliser use threatening opportunities

The opportunities that will arise with abolition of milk quotas in 2015 are being threatened by a significant drop in usage of fertiliser and lime in recent years.

Thu, 02 Jan, 2014

Europe targets growth in agricultural exports

Europe targets growth in agricultural exports

The EU will bid to capitalise on its food quality by increasing aid for agricultural exports from €61m in the 2013 budget to €200m in 2020.

Thu, 12 Dec, 2013

‘Family farms remain at heart of EU agricultural policy’

Family farms are the foundations on which Europe’s Common Agricultural Policy was built.

Mon, 09 Dec, 2013

Banks still see dairy as safe bet for 100% loans

Banks still see dairy as safe bet for 100% loans

You can still get 100% loans — if you are a dairy farmer.

Thu, 24 Oct, 2013

Communications campaign to spread message about CAP

Communications campaign to spread message about CAP

The European Commission launched a communication campaign this week to increase awareness of the CAP, stressing the need for public support for farmers.

Thu, 17 Oct, 2013

Those with €150k-plus income will have farm payments capped

Farmers receiving over €150,000 a year from the EU in farm payments are likely to have the sums capped in future under a new deal negotiated between the European Parliament and member states.

Wed, 25 Sep, 2013

Deal will see 50% of single farm payment distributed six weeks earl

Many farmers can expect to receive part of their single farm payment six weeks early, from Oct 16, following an agreement reached in Brussels yesterday.

Thu, 12 Sep, 2013

Agricultural commissioner on mission to China

European Farm Commissioner Dacian Ciolos spent three days in Beijing last week as part of an effort to strengthen co-operation between the European Union and China in the areas of agriculture and rural development.

Mon, 29 Jul, 2013

Farmers to meet certain requirements to qualify for payments under new CAP

Farmers to meet certain requirements to qualify for payments under new CAP

The EU Agriculture Commissioner said that farmers will have to have a minimum of activity on their lands to qualify for payments under the new Common Agriculture Policy.

Thu, 27 Jun, 2013

Thousands face income cuts under new CAP system

It is critical that monies for re-distribution are targeted at active producers with low payments, writes John Bryan

Thu, 27 Jun, 2013

Managing CAP reform to suit our farmers

Managing CAP reform to suit our farmers

A deal on Common Agricultural Policy is looking more and more achievable, says Simon Coveney

Wed, 19 Jun, 2013

Cap reform options must be carefully considered

The production of milk, beef, lamb, and crops on Irish farms make an essential and valuable contribution to the Irish economy, not just in regional rural areas, but nationally for the country.

Mon, 10 Jun, 2013

Optimism for CAP reform deal in June

The EU moved closer to an Irish deal on CAP reform at this week’s informal meeting of agriculture ministers in Dublin. After the meeting, Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos, said he was more optimistic that “we can have a political accord on CAP reform in June.”

Fri, 31 May, 2013

5,000 farmers protest CAP reform amid fears of ‘huge damage’ to agriculture

More than 5,000 farmers protested outside a meeting of EU agriculture ministers in Dublin Castle yesterday to voice concerns about CAP reform proposals.

Wed, 29 May, 2013

European Commission prepared to aid farmers over fodder

European Commission prepared to aid farmers over fodder

The EU Commissioner for Agriculture says the European Commission is prepared to help Irish farmers who are short on fodder.

Mon, 27 May, 2013

Flexible SFP and 2012 reference year on the cards

Ireland will give significant consideration to using 2012 as a single farm payments (SFP) reference year, says Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney.

Thu, 28 Mar, 2013

Support for CAP reform deal muted

There was muted support across Europe from the various interest groups to the deal hammered out by Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney on a common stance by EU member states on a reform of the CAP.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2013

Macra hails as historic mandatory supports for young farmers in CAP

Macra hails as historic mandatory supports for young farmers in CAP

Mandatory supports for young farmers in both pillars of the new CAP will mark an historic first, says Macra na Feirme president Alan Jagoe.

Fri, 15 Mar, 2013

IFA: Viability of tens of thousands of farmers at risk under CAP reforms

The viability of tens of thousands of farmers will be put at risk if a proposal to flatten direct farm payments is approved as part of CAP reforms being negotiated by EU agriculture ministers, the IFA claims.

Tue, 12 Mar, 2013

European Parliament members to play part in CAP reform

Members of the European parliament will play a pivotal role in the reform of the EU’s Common Agriculture Policy when they debate and vote on the proposals tomorrow and Wednesday.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2013

Farmers sow seeds of protest in Dublin

Farmers sow seeds of protest in Dublin

Thousands of farmers are to gather outside Dublin Castle today to demand that the impact of CAP reforms on direct farm payments be minimised.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2013

CAP reform: Flexibility is key

It is early to be getting excited about the CAP reform.

Thu, 07 Mar, 2013

EU ministers endorse proposals by Ireland on farm payment flexibility

European agriculture ministers endorsed a text put forward by the Irish presidency, proposing member states be given some flexibility on how they distribute their farm payments.

Tue, 26 Feb, 2013

Young farmer conference to discuss CAP

The EU’s young farmers will make their views on CAP reform known at an international conference hosted by Macra in Dublin on Monday, Mar 11.

Thu, 21 Feb, 2013