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New European Commissioner for Agriculture to address IFA AGM
James Hanly
This will be Christophe Hansen’s first visit to Ireland since he was confirmed as Commissioner for Agriculture and Food in December.
31 December 2024 News
A-Z: what happened in farming in 2024
We break down all the main stories and issues in the farming sector this year from the ACRES scheme to Zwartbles sheep sales.
28 December 2024 News
Changing of the guard in Brussels
2024 was a year of global political change, including in the EU, which matters almost as much for Irish farmers as the Irish election.
EIB to step in with €3bn loans for young, green, and female farmers
EIB-backed loans are to come for the EU's young and women farmers, as well as those focusing on the environment, with the possibility of subsidised interest rates.
16 December 2024 News
More cuts to scheme red tape planned
The Commissioner for Agriculture will bring forward plans targeting the burden of excessive farmer paperwork next year.
11 December 2024 News
Level playing field needed for farmers, says Hansen
The new agriculture commissioner suggested that the EU will not need to use to emergency import stop for beef Mercosur imports if the deal passes.
11 December 2024 News
Commissioner tells Ukraine to supply EU with protein
The European Commissioner for Agriculture has suggested that Ukraine focuses on producing protein for the EU market, rather than other grains which it can sell around the world.
27 November 2024 News
MEP abstains from Commission vote over Mercosur deal
Ciarán Mullooly chose not to vote on the leadership team that will guide EU policy for the next five years due to concerns about the lack of commitments and transparency regarding Mercocur.
27 November 2024 News
New Commission gets final green light
The new European Commission sees a Luxembourg man at the wheel of agriculture and food.
27 November 2024 News
Changing of the guard in Brussels
As the US prepares to transition to a second Trump administration, renewal is also under way in Brussels.
8 November 2024 News
More services needed to help farmers’ wellbeing, says next commissioner
A question on supports for farmers’ mental and physical health at Commissioner-designate Christophe Hansen’s confirmation hearing provoked a candid and emotional response.
6 November 2024 News
‘Unacceptable’ that billionaires benefit from CAP - next commissioner
European commissioner-designate for agriculture Christophe Hansen said he wants to champion a CAP that supports small farmers.
4 November 2024 News