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Beef
Level playing field needed for farmers, says Hansen
Noel Bardon
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.
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.
6 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.
‘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
Generational renewal main priority for next commissioner for agriculture
European commissioner-designate Christophe Hansen said generational renewal will be at the centre of his vision for agriculture and food.
4 November 2024 News
Hansen named new European agriculture commissioner
The announcement of the next College of Commissioners came from Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen.
17 September 2024 News
No Oasis in the CAP desert for farmers
Any change in the CAP's focus is doomed unless the budget recognises the economic truth of food production in the 2020s.
4 September 2024 Dealer