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MEP sounds alarm on Commission backdoor to Mercosur deal
Noel Bardon
The European Commission could split the content of an EU-Mercosur free trade deal to lessen the ability of its opponents to block it, MEP Michael McNamara said.
15 November 2024 News
Deforestation regulation must practical and fair - ICSA
'This is a common-sense step at a time when excessive regulations are making it harder for farmers to stay in business,' the ICSA has said.
15 November 2024 News
New IFA programme to identify the next generation of leaders
The ‘Ready to Lead 2025’ programme is aimed at young farmers with an interest in farm policy.
Finding NI farming’s place in Europe
An event focussed on NI farming was held in Brussels last week. Peter McCann reports
13 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal through Brussels
The demonstration in the Belgian and EU capital included a march with tractors, crosses and signage with chanting such as ‘Free farmers, stop free trade’.
13 November 2024 News
Young Stock Podcast: covering EU policy for Swedish farmers
On this week’s Young Stock Podcast, James Hanly held an international call with an EU policy journalist from Sweden’s largest agricultural newspaper, Kristina Hansén.
11 November 2024 Podcast
Commissioner designate to incentivise animal welfare initiatives
The Hungarian commission nominee was speaking at the Committee of Environment, Public Health and Animal Welfare in Brussels on Wednesday.
7 November 2024 News
Nature credits a priority for Commissioner-designate
The Swedish minister was speaking at the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety in Brussels on Tuesday.
6 November 2024 Renewables
Results of Irish pig study to feed into EU welfare rules
An EU-funded collaboration between farmers, researchers and vets, could see a more practical approach taken to updating pig welfare regulations than had been anticipated in 2023.
30 October 2024 Pigs
EU remains focused on Mercosur deal - Wojciechowski
The European Commissioner for Agriculture took issue with China's approach in its trade dispute with Europe.
27 October 2024 News
EU at a crossroads for more than farming
Last time a new Commission took over in Brussels it was all about Brexit. That was a minor problem compared with current issues.
13 October 2024 News
Gorman now a deputy president
Francie Gorman said that the supporting food production has to come front and centre in the next CAP.
9 October 2024 Dealer