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EU outlook for 2015 to be dominated by dairy, says ICOS

EU outlook for 2015 to be dominated by dairy, says ICOS

The first quarter of 2015 promises to be very busy from an EU agri-legislation front. As January looms, the new...

December 27, 2014
First Rural Development plans approved by EU

First Rural Development plans approved by EU

The European Commission has today approved the first three of 118 Rural Development Programmes. EU Agriculture and Rural Development Commissioner...

December 12, 2014
European Commission extends storage aid scheme

European Commission extends storage aid scheme

The European Commission recently voted in favour of extending applications for Private Storage Aid (PSA) for butter and SMP by...

December 5, 2014
Does the dairy industry need EU supports?

Does the dairy industry need EU supports?

With less than four months go to until milk quotas are abolished, calls are being made for the introduction of...

December 3, 2014
Rural Development spending plan agreed with European Commission

Rural Development spending plan agreed with European Commission

The European Commission has adopted a ‘Partnership Agreement’ with Ireland setting down the strategy for the optimal use of European...

November 24, 2014