European Commission

European livestock farmers could run out of forage over the coming winter months

Brussels confirms the full impact of the drought on 2026 crop output levels

European Union parliament Brussels. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Brussels in brief: EU-India trade deal

UFU deputy president Clement Lynch has called for robust import standards, transparent food labelling and fair competition for local farmers.

UFU calls for import standards to be upheld

President Donald Trump speaks during an event with Republican lawmakers in the Rose Garden of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Farmers have risen to challenge of living in difficult global times

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NI weekly market report

Milk volumes are easing in both the UK and Ireland, but supplies remain historically high.

Commodity Watch: An easing in production but markets are still well supplied

Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Stephen Morgan, pictured with Kellie McEvoy discussing beef imports.

Pressure on the UK Government to introduce restrictions on Brazilian beef

Macra president Josephine O’Neill

Macra national president calls for balanced approach

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. Picture date: Wednesday May 20, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Problem is not regulation but charges heaped on business

King Charles III and President Donald Trump arrive for the State Dinner at the White House in Washington DC. Picture: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Humility is definitely not a card that Trump knows how to play

Patrick Brady and Mick Larkin of the Irish Land Mobility Service

Lakeland Dairies has announced renewed support for generational renewal

US President Donald Trump reacts during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Cool heads and not social media rants are needed now

Brussels in brief

Brussels in brief: NGT trilogue agreement

Grass fed beef from NI will soon be able to claim PGI status

A major milestone has been reached in the grass-fed PGI application

Group Chairman Darren McCormick meets Mr Tayto.JPG

Little progress in EU-UK negotiations

Coronavirus crisis dominates the news agenda
The coronavirus crisis is occupying considerable bandwidth in Brussels, as it is in the UK.
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Limited progress on reducing risks of PPPs

Copa and European Livestock Voice flash action

How effective was SMP Intervention and what now for milk prices?

Jim Nicholson, speaking at Euro Parliament, Strasbourg, c.11.15am, 05-04-17 from http://www.europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/debate-details.html?date=20170405&detailBy=date
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Farmgate prices must reflect improved dairy market conditions

Guidelines boost to former foodstuffs industry

Cows need to take at least three strides through the treatment bath

Modest reduction in EU milk

Commissioner quizzed on meat scandal

Spraying cereals at UFU deputy president Barclay Bell's farm near Rathfriland. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

UK's arable farmers alienated

Industry calls for increased action on dairy

Jim Nicholson MEP

Dairy hearing welcome but now is the time for action: Nicholson

Jim Nicholson MEP with Cees Veerman, Chair of the Agricultural Markets Task Force, in Brussels this week.

Agri markets Task Force chair grilled
Ulster Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson quizzed Cees Veerman, Chair of the Agricultural Markets Task Force, in Brussels this week.
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UFU president Ian Marshall

EU parliament supports glyphosate re-authorisation

COMMENT: Too little, too late?

EU Commission wants to simplify fisheries rules

Casting for Recovery event at Mount Falcon

Casting for Recovery at Mount Falcon

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