Charles O'Donnell

The European Commission will look to redirect unspent money under Pillar II of the CAP to boost supports under its Fertiliser Action Plan.

Bord Bia has said it will expand engagement in its Farmer Forum initiative due to "strong interest".

The Seanad saw some fiery scenes yesterday (Wednesday, May 27) over claims by an Irish MEP that Brazilian beef could end up in school lunch meals.

When first announced, the review was expected to be completed by April 30

Any lingering patchy rain and drizzle in the north and west will clear this morning, giving way to a largely dry day with plenty of sunshine developing this afternoon

The merger will bring together 11,200 dairy farmers across seven countries.

The scheme will now close on June 7

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has published the annual list of beneficiaries from payments under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in 2025

'We’re in a very crucial position to ensure there is an agreement reached'

He went on: "We have fierce challenges in agriculture, right across the European Union, in Ireland as well, in relation to intergenerational renewal; whether or not young people see farming as a viable way of life for a return on their work and investment."