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ICOS welcomes derogation for co-ops in new EU contract rules

Dairy

ICOS welcomes derogation for co-ops in new EU contract rules

The Irish Co-Operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has welcomed a derogation for dairy co-operatives under new EU rules on supply contracts.

EU dairy farmers regret 'loopholes' in new market regulations

Dairy

EU dairy farmers regret 'loopholes' in new market regulations

The European Milk Board (EMB) has said that it "regrets major loopholes" for the dairy sector under upcoming new rules on agri-markets.

Irish MEP welcomes votes on market rules for agri-food and CAP

Agri-Business

Irish MEP welcomes votes on market rules for agri-food and CAP

An Irish MEP has welcomed the votes in the European Parliament this week on common market rules for agri-food and simplification of the CAP.

ICMSA: Principle of protection for suppliers should be 'applied to all'

Dairy

ICMSA: Principle of protection for suppliers should be 'applied to all'

Proposals to impose "specific requirements" on processors through contracts with suppliers, should apply to all processors, the ICMSA said.