Agri-Business
The European Commission will allocate €21.5 million in emergency support for farmers in three EU member states.
Beef
Authorities in Hungary have said that foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been "successfully contained" in the country.
Authorities in Hungary have confirmed another case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the country, the fifth case there since early March.
Authorities in Hungary have confirmed the presence of FMD on a further two farms, bringing the total number of outbreaks there to four.
Authorities in Slovakia have confirmed a fifth case of FMD in the country, and has assigned members of the defence forces to assist police.
The government of Slovakia has decided to declare a state of emergency in relation to outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
There have been further outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) on farms along the border between Hungary and Slovakia.
The department has said that there has been no movements of animals susceptible to FMD to Ireland from Hungary since January 1.
Rural Life
The department has called on people who have come from countries where foot-and-mouth is present to help protect livestock in Ireland.
Foot-and-mouth disease has been identified by a national laboratory in Hungary, the country's food authorities announced today.
Agri Politics
Hungary has said that it will seek a "farmer-orientated" agricultural policy during its six-month presidency of the Council of the EU.
Dairy
By Chris McCullough The dairy industry in Hungary has taken a beating in recent years forcing...
The EU Commission has confirmed temporary restrictions on Ukrainian grain imports to five countries due to concerns about domestic markets.
Dublin MEP Ciarán Cuffe says Poland and Hungary should back down in the row with the EU over the budget.
Machinery
A combined effort from Case IH and Väderstad has planted over 500 hectares in western Hungary in just 24 hours
