Agri-Business
The next CAP’s proposed funding cut could threaten Europe’s food security, according to the EESC president.
Agri Politics
EESC president Séamus Boland hosted European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos on his family farm in Ballycumber, Co. Offaly.
Rural Life
As fires rage across several European countries, a call has been made for a dedicated EU wildfire prevention fund.
EESC president Séamus Boland today hosted European Commissioner for the Environment Jessika Roswall on his Co. Offaly family farm.
Environment
Protecting farmers and farm workers from a changing climate is "ultimately about Europe's food security”, a policy workshop heard.
Séamus Boland, former CEO of Irish Rural Link and president of the EESC, has highlighted his concerns over rural depopulation in Ireland.
Ireland's Minister of State for European affairs has defended what he called Ireland's "old school" understanding of the CAP.
The CEO of Irish Rural Link (IRL), Séamus Boland, is set to become the president of a key body that advises the institutions of the EU.
The chief executive of Irish Rural Link CEO, Séamus Boland has been elected as a candidate for the next presidency of the EESC.
The EESC has written to the Belgian environment minister to reiterate its endorsement of the Nature Restoration Law
