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Flanagan insists an independent CAP can still be saved

The Midlands and Northwest MEP maintained that the final EU farm package was very unlikely to be finalised during the current Irish presidency of the EU.

NEWS 27 September 2026

Flanagan insists an independent CAP can still be saved

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Farmers angered over rejection of CBAM safeguard

Farmers angered over rejection of CBAM safeguard

NEWS 23 September 2026

MEPs slap down CBAM emergency clause

MEPs slap down CBAM emergency clause

NEWS 20 September 2026

Best of times and worst of times for the EU

Best of times and worst of times for the EU

Best of times and worst of times for the EU

NEWS 18 September 2026

MEPs reject emergency brake for EU carbon tax on fertiliser imports

MEPs reject emergency brake for EU carbon tax on fertiliser imports

MEPs reject emergency brake for EU carbon tax on fertiliser imports

NEWS 17 September 2026

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Hansen hands hope on CAP budget

Hansen hands hope on CAP budget

The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food did a fair impersonation of a Government backbench TD at a farmers' meeting down the country when discussing the CAP budget.

DEALER 22 July 2026

Strasbourg setback for European Commission's CAP budget plans

Strasbourg setback for European Commission's CAP budget plans

The Commission's proposals on a national envelope for all EU payments failed to get the support of negotiators from the European Parliament's agricultural committee.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Five proposals from Independent Ireland live exporters' meeting

Five proposals from Independent Ireland live exporters' meeting

Proposals include investigating additional capacity in Irish Ferries, establishing a live export stakeholder group, developing a plan of action and presenting this to the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Opinion: if we fail young farmers, we risk our food security

Opinion: if we fail young farmers, we risk our food security

For both Ireland and the EU, the recent global instability has laid bare the importance of maintaining our own food supply, writes Aindrias Moynihan.

OPINION 22 July 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Argentina.

WORLD 22 July 2026

CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

MEP Maria Walsh warned that US-style farm conglomerates could be coming down the tracks if CAP supports are cut.

NEWS 22 July 2026

'Irish farmers central to EU food security'

'Irish farmers central to EU food security'

The Irish Farmers Journal talked to TDs attending the IFA's pre-budget lobbying session last week and asked what they saw as the main priorities at present.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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