Agri Politics
Commission sends letter of formal notice to UK over NI Protocol
The European Commission has sent a letter of formal notice to the UK government over its decision to unilaterally delay...
EU
Arable
McAleer concerned over UK’s commitment to gene-editing
The chairman of Stormont’s Committee on Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Declan McAleer MLA, has cautioned against the public commitment...
Agri-Business
Organic production on the rise across the European Union
The latest agriculture, forestry and fishery statistics from the European Union confirm that organic food output continues to increase across...
Rural Life
New rules for pet travel in 2021 for those leaving Britain
Pet owners are being encouraged to check the latest government advice about travelling from Great Britain to Northern Ireland or...
Agri Politics
EU puts forward contingency measures for possibility of a no-deal Brexit
The European Commission has put forward a set of targeted contingency measures ensuring basic reciprocal air and road connectivity between...
Agri-Business
UK and EU agree ‘in principle’ on rules regarding Northern Ireland following Brexit
The EU and UK have today (Tuesday December 8) agreed ‘in principle’ the rules surrounding the implementation of the Protocol...
Agri-Business
‘Reckless and stupid’ to pursue Brexit uncertainty – Toibín
Aontú Leader and Meath TD Peadar Tóibín has called for an extension of the Brexit deal negotiation and implementation period...
Agri-Business
48 arrested in Italy after mafia-linked group defrauds EU agri-funds
Authorities in Italy, assisted by the EU’s anti-fraud office, have arrested 48 people in connection with a scheme to defraud...
EU
COPA elects Christiane Lambert as its new President
The EU farming body COPA has elected Christiane Lambert to lead the organisation for the next two years. Lambert takes...
Agri-Business
UK parliament to vote on bill which would ‘breach’ Northern Ireland Protocol
The parliament in the UK will today (Monday, September 14) vote on legislation which the EU says would “breach” the...
Agri-Business
Call for clarity on vet checks as next round of EU negotiations begins
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has added its weight to calls for clarity on the arrangements for the movement of...
New EU ‘trade enforcement officer’ might be ‘game-changer’ on Mercosur
The president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA), has said the very first item the newly appointed EU Chief Trade...
EU
European farmworker employers reminded of settled status deadline
With just one year to go before the UK Government’s Settled Status Scheme closes, farmers employ seasonal and permanent workers...
Beef
Future of EU-UK trade deal remains unclear
The future of trade deal negotiations between the UK and the EU remains unclear, with the UK’s chief negotiator writing...
EU-UK negotiations set to kick-off next month
It is expected that the first formal meeting between EU and UK free-trade deal negotiators will take place early next...
Agri-Business
EU 27 agree to UK request for Brexit ‘flextension’
The 27 EU member states have agreed to a request from the UK for a further extension to Brexit departure...
N.Ireland
‘As far as the people of this area are concerned the DUP is not interested’
Apart from workers here having to apply for certain status [because of Brexit] there is now also the economic viability...
N.Ireland
‘As far as the people of this area are concerned the DUP is not interested’
Apart from workers here having to apply for certain status [because of Brexit] there is now also the economic viability...
