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Traditional hay milk farming makes a profitable comeback in Austria
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While Johann Schinwald farms using the traditional Austrian hay milk method, he has invested in modern technology to make this work. Claire McCormack reports.
20 November 2024 News
Farmers being 'short-changed' by CAP cuts
Teagasc’s most recent economic sustainability report showed that 41% of the country’s farms were considered economically vulnerable or non-viable farm businesses.
20 November 2024 News
Concerns over Mercosur deal ‘manoeuvring’ – ICSA
MEPs have warned that the proposed deal, to allow for free trade between the EU and South American countries, could be split into two parts to speed up its approval through the European Union.
INHFA calls for politicians to veto Mercosur deal
The proposed deal would allow for free trade between the EU and South American countries such as Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.
20 November 2024 News
MEP sounds alarm on Commission backdoor to Mercosur deal
The European Commission could split the content of an EU-Mercosur free trade deal to lessen the ability of its opponents to block it, MEP Michael McNamara said.
20 November 2024 News
Bord Bia awarded €3.2m for European dairy campaign
The ‘European dairy - where nature meets science’ campaign, which will commence in June 2025, aims to position the EU as a leader in the supply of value-add dairy ingredients.
19 November 2024 News
INHFA calls for scorecard and payment changes in ACRES
This comes following a meeting organised by Luke Ming Flanagan with European Commission officials.
19 November 2024 News
New IFA programme to identify the next generation of leaders
The ‘Ready to Lead 2025’ programme is aimed at young farmers with an interest in farm policy.
15 November 2024 News
AI and farming: what does the future hold?
David Leydon, head of Food & AgriBusiness with ifac and Agtech Ireland explores what the rise of artificial intelligence means for farming.
14 November 2024 Agri Technology
G20 ‘trumps’ COP29 for farmers
COP29 overshadowed by US election and global leaders giving priority to G20 summit in Brazil.
13 November 2024 News
Finding NI farming’s place in Europe
An event focussed on NI farming was held in Brussels last week. Peter McCann reports
13 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Changes coming
All of these uncertainties leave a major exporter such as Ireland's food sector dependent on meeting quality criteria.
13 November 2024 Viewpoints