Agri-Business
Farmers to gather outside EU Parliament for Mercosur protest
Farmers will gather outside the European Parliament tomorrow (Wednesday, January 22) to protest against the proposed EU-Mercosur trade agreement. The...
EU Parliament
Agri Politics
More EU funding needed for animal disease outbreaks - MEP
An Irish MEP has called for increased funding to address the ongoing threat of animal diseases to be included in...
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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-Business
Irish MEP calls for new EU expert group on livestock
The European Commission must establish a high-level expert group on sustainable livestock, according to an Irish MEP. Maria Walsh, who...
Agri Politics
Ming: Mercosur deal is 'hypocrisy on a grand scale'
An independent Irish MEP has branded the signing of a trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur counties as...
Agri Politics
EU-Mercosur deal concerns raised ahead of polling day
The EU-Mercosur trade deal is the first big threat facing farmers after the general election, according to Independent Ireland candidate...
Environment
EU Parliament votes to amend and postpone deforestation law
The European Parliament has voted to amend and postpone the EU Deforestation Regulation which is due to come into force...
Environment
Water 'resilience' priority for next EU environment commissioner
The next EU environment commissioner has said a new strategy on “water resilience” will be one of her key priorities,...
Environment
MEP calls for clarity on Nature Restoration Law budget
Irish MEP Ciaran Mullooly has called on the Irish government to provide urgent clarification around the budget for the EU...
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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...
Agri-Business
New Zealand delegation visits Brussels for historic meeting
MEP Seán Kelly, who is chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with Australia and New Zealand (DANZ), has...
Agri Politics
Who is in contention for EU agriculture commissioner?
Ursula von der Leyen has delayed her announcement of commissioner roles for the upcoming EU parliamentary mandate until next week,...
Rural Life
Committee backs MEP call for more farmer mental health supports
The European Parliament Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) has passed an amendment written by an Irish MEP calling...
Opinion
Thomas Duffy: What will the next EU Parliament mean for farmers?
The new EU Parliament is already looking very different from the last despite superficially many top names remaining in their...
Agri-Business
EU adopts regulation on digital labelling for fertilisers
The EU Council has decided to adopt a regulation which will see the rollout of digital labelling on fertilisers. The...
Agri Politics
Von der Leyen pledges to ensure farmers receive 'fair income'
Ursula von der Leyen has vowed to “make sure that farmers receive a fair income” if she is re-elected as...
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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
EMB calls for EU Parliament to create new trade policy
The European Milk Board (EMB) has called for the next EU Parliament and new European Commission to create a “new...
CAP / Schemes
Increasing CAP budget among 'priorities' in EU parliament - Punch
Independent Ireland’s European Election candidate for Ireland South, Eddie Punch said that a significant increase in the Common Agricultural Policy...
Agri Politics
Kelly commits to convene nitrates derogation meeting in Brussels
Ireland South MEP Sean Kelly has pledged to convene a meeting on Ireland’s nitrates derogation in Brussels if he is...
CAP / Schemes
Ming: Are CAP changes designed to manipulate farming vote?
An Irish MEP has questioned if a proposal to simplify the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is designed to manipulate the...