Agri-Business
Truss announces unilateral action on Northern Ireland Protocol
Today’s parliamentary statement from UK foreign secretary, Liz Truss, announced selective unilateral action regarding the implementation of the Northern Ireland...
EU
Agri-Business
Minister Edwin Poots responds to EU audit report
Last week an EU audit report, assessing the system of controls in place for animals entering Northern Ireland, was submitted...
Opinion
Opinion: Poots fighting for his political life
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots is fighting for his political life in the wake of his failure to secure...
Arable
Report: EU policies undermined the farming of oilseed rape in Europe
Contradictory EU policies first encouraged and then undermined the farming of oilseed rape in Europe, according to a new analysis...
Dairy
Global dairy markets: ‘Steady as she goes’ according to AHDB
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that global dairy markets will remain strong in the short-term, which...
Agri-Business
New EU import control measures will impact on Northern Ireland Protocol
The European Commission has confirmed to AgriLand that the EU’s new import control measures (ICS2) will impact on the Northern...
Agri-Business
EU introduces new import control measures
The European Commission has launched the EU’s new import control system: ICS2. This represents a major reinforcement of the Customs...
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...
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...
