Agri Politics
Irish MEPs hammer down on Mercosur opposition at EU debate
Irish MEPs continued to back farmers in opposing the EU Mercosur trade deal at a meeting today (Thursday, January 30)...
Barry Cowen
Agri Politics
Cowen appointed to 'key role' in shaping report on future of CAP
Fianna Fáil MEP for the Midlands North-West, Barry Cowen has today (Tuesday, December 17), been appointed to a “key role”...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri Politics
MEP welcomes application for Ireland's nitrates derogation
Fianna Fáil MEP for the Midlands North West, Barry Cowen, has welcomed the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s...
Agri Politics
Irish MEPs to put forward amendments to EU proposals on transport of animals
Irish MEPs, Barry Cowen and Ciaran Mullooly, intend to “put forward amendments” to proposed new legislation on the protection of...
CAP / Schemes
EU Parliament agri committee to visit Ireland next year - Cowen
A delegation from the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee will visit Ireland in 2025, according to one Irish member of the...
Agri Politics
Renewable energy and derogation 'key' to food security - MEP
Fianna Fáil MEP for Midlands North West Barry Cowen has said that support from the European Commission for wind energy projects on...
Agri Politics
Kelly in at first count in South, tighter voting in Midlands North West
Sitting Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly has been elected at the first count in the Ireland South constituency in the...
Agri Politics
Cowen: 'Farmers can't be overlooked any longer'
European election candidate Barry Cowen has reiterated his “unequivocal support” to farmers and food producers. The Fianna Fáil TD has...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
CAP / Schemes
Cowen calls for 'rebalancing' of CAP towards food production
European Parliament election candidate Barry Cowen has called for a “rebalancing” of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) towards food production....
Agri Politics
Environmental schemes for farmers 'should be voluntary' - Cowen
Environmental schemes for farmers “should be voluntary”, according to Fianna Fáil TD and candidate for the European Elections, Barry Cowen....
Environment
Cowen calls for 'fast-track' of offshore wind energy to 37GW
Fianna Fáil TD and European Parliament election candidate Barry Cowen is calling on the government to “fast-track” the development of...
Rural Life
TD to meet minister over farmers awaiting Shannon Callows pay
Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen has said he will meet the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue to...
Agri Politics
Barry Cowen selected to contest European elections
Former Minister for Agriculture, Barry Cowen has been selected by Fianna Fáil to contest the upcoming European elections. The Laois-Offaly...
Agri Politics
ICSA: 'Brussels bubble' has become more detached from farmers
As protests continue throughout Europe, Irish Cattle and Sheep Association (ICSA) general secretary Eddie Punch said that “the Brussels bubble”...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri Politics
Cowen to focus on farming while running for EU Parliament
Fianna Fáil TD and former minister of agriculture, Barry Cowen, has confirmed he will run in next year’s European Parliament...
Agri-Business
Call for better government communication on nature restoration
A review of government communications needs to take place in light of the “fiasco” around the proposed EU Nature Restoration...
Agri-Business
Offshore energy potential can turn Ireland into a net exporter - TD
The increase in renewables contributing to the national grid has not seen a parallel development of battery storage facilities to...
Agri-Business
Cowen: Government needs to deliver on planning reform
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois-Offaly, Barry Cowen, has claimed that Ireland’s international business reputation is being damaged by uncertainty around...