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Dempsey at Large: tariff compensation for US farmers
Matt Dempsey
Under World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules, countries can take protective action in the event of a threat of significant market disruption.
23 April 2025 Climate and environment
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.
16 April 2025 Markets
Huge differential in sheep prices across the globe
French farmgate sheep prices are running in excess of €10.50/kg while in sharp contrast lamb prices in the Southern Hemisphere are running at €4.50/kg or lower.
Commission could allow TAMS amnesty for young farmers
Young farmers could qualify for TAMS grant aid even if they do not meet slurry storage or other regulatory requirements, if the Commission sticks to its plans.
16 April 2025 News
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
Irish farmers lobby in Brussels for EU land watchdog
A delegation from the Land Observatory Stakeholders Group met with leaders of the agriculture wing of the European Commission on the issue of the mega-wealthy buying up land across the country.
9 April 2025 News
EU animal disease strategy ‘not fit for purpose’ – MEP
MEP Maria Walsh said that the rise of animal disease has the potential to “ravage” farms, and is emerging as one of the top agriculture concerns in the EU.
9 April 2025 News
GAEC 2 proposal ‘disenfranchises’ small farmers – Sinn Féin
The party’s spokesperson on agriculture Martin Kenny raised concerns with Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon in the Dáil on Thursday.
3 April 2025 News
Grain Trends: steady markets as production estimated up
Grain markets are fairly steady at present. This week, world grain production was estimated up.
26 March 2025 Markets
Colm McCarthy: evolution of EU's CAP
For a small open economy, it makes sense to encourage production in sectors where there is a prospect of domestic and export sales on advantageous terms.
26 March 2025 Viewpoints
‘Guts of a year’ to draw up Nature Restoration Law plan
There is just one year to set out how Ireland will meet the targets laid out in the EU Nature Restoration Law.
26 March 2025 Climate and environment
ICOS urges Commission not to use food in US tariff dispute
ICOS said the US is “an extremely important” market for Irish dairy farmers and the co-operative sector.
25 March 2025 News