Charles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Breifne O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: 

• EU outlines CAP simplification measures;
• Cattle prices continue to soar;
• Euro-Star row deepens – include Pedigree Breeders Council and ICSA statement;
• Fertiliser prices;
• Milk price wrap;
• Ministers slammed for absence at forestry meeting;

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