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Agribusiness
Changing of the guard in Brussels
Phelim O'Neill
As the US prepares to transition to a second Trump administration, renewal is also under way in Brussels.
11 September 2024 Viewpoints
Dempsey at Large: a bland consensus but still worthwhile
The comments by former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan left me apprehensive.
9 September 2024 News
'Tough’ debate ahead on new farm climate fund proposals - McGuinness
Commissioner McGuinness warned that member states will have to agree to send more tax revenue to Brussels if new funding streams are to be created for farmers.
Editorial: EU paints a changing farmer support vision
When a farmer reduces emissions, the whole supply chain de-carbonises.
4 September 2024 Viewpoints
Letter about future CAP model
"Money needs to be focused on the financially sensitive family farm - the guys and gals with muck under their fingernails." - Mark Connors, Co Waterford
17 July 2024 Letters
Farmers are competing for their slice of the budget cake
With almost every sector of farming under pressure, the calls for support far outstrip the Government's financial capacity.
17 July 2024 Dealer
Next Commissioner must fight for 'stronger CAP budget'
Outgoing European Agriculture Commissioner says his dream is to increase the agriculture budget by 50%.
17 July 2024 News
Commissioner calls for more CAP funding
European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski looks back on a term of ‘crisis management’ and recommends that more money is secured for the next CAP.
17 July 2024 News
US farm bill mixes welfare and farmer support
The nutrition programs in the US Farm Bill will push it to $1.4 trillion between 2025 and 2034.
3 July 2024 News
Bigger CAP budget needed for EU's food security goals - ICMSA
Denis Drennan has welcomed a reference to food security in the EU's new five-year strategy statement.
3 July 2024 News
Animal transport proposals should account for Ireland - McConalogue
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue made the comments at a meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council.
24 June 2024 News
CAP budget is 'short-changing' farmers - Punch
The CAP costs 33c per day for every citizen of the EU, which is remarkable value for plentiful, nutritious food, Eddie Punch has argued.
4 June 2024 News