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Slovakian farmer faces prison over EU farm payment fraud
James Hanly
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Slovakia has filed an indictment against a farmer for submitting incorrect statements to Slovakia’s Agricultural Paying Agency.
28 April 2025 News
Slovakia bans mart sales and shows to stem foot-and-mouth risks
The Slovakian government announced the “extraordinary emergency measures” on Monday in an effort to stem the spread of foot-and-mouth disease and it will be in effect until further notice.
25 April 2025 News
Fine Gael MEPs vote against amendment to abandon Mercosur deal
Ireland's programme for government says that the Government will work with like minded EU countries to defend Irish interests in opposing the current Mercosur trade deal.
Tillage podcast: Spraying, potatoes and politics
On this week’s podcast we report from Brussels and have news of a new product and updates on plant health.
24 April 2025 News
Grain trends: prices drop this week, currency hitting markets
Currency looks to be impacting European grain prices at present. French wheat prices dropped significantly this week.
23 April 2025 Markets
Habitats Directive report to set baseline for Nature Restoration Law
The last report submitted under the Habitats Directive found that 15% of habitats covered were in bad condition, 46% were in inadequate condition and 15% were in favourable condition.
23 April 2025 Climate and environment
Easiest way to avoid phone spying
The dealer hears EU officials are going to great lengths to avoid US espionage.
16 April 2025 Dealer
Beef Trends: factories make move to steady trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest beef quotes for finished cattle.
16 April 2025 Markets
INHFA calls for investigation into EU funding of NGOs
This comes after a statement from the European Commission that acknowledged how funding for the EU LIFE programme may have funded “undue lobbying activities” by environmental NGOs.
16 April 2025 Climate and environment
Dairygold sets milk price for March
The figure, based on constituents of 3.3% protein and 3.6% butterfat, is unchanged from the price set at the start of the 2025 and is inclusive of a 1.47c/l sustainability and quality payment.
15 April 2025 News
Latest chapter in turbulent decade for trade
The knock-on effect of Trump tariffs will be a push by the EU to further diversify trade - and that means trade deals.
13 April 2025 News
Britain bans imports of meat and dairy for personal use
Travellers are no longer allowed to import sandwiches, cheese and milk for personal use in Britain from EU countries to prevent foot-and-mouth disease.
13 April 2025 News