Agri-Business
Mullooly calls for 'urgent reform' to transport rules for island hauliers
Irish MEP Ciaran Mullooly has called for “urgent reform” of EU road transport regulations to address the “unique challenges” faced...
European Parliament
Rural Life
MEP calls for definition of 'fair income' for farmers in EP debate
An Irish MEP has called for the European Parliament to develop a clear definition of a “fair income” for farmers...
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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...
Rural Life
MEP calls for Mercosur 'red line' in government formation
An Irish MEP is calling for independent TDs to make opposition to the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement a “red line” in...
biodiversity
EU Parliament gives its final sign-off for delay to EUDR
The European Parliament has given its final sign-off to the proposed delay to the application of the EU Deforestation Regulation...
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”...
Agri-Business
Trade commissioner 'refuses' to meet agri MEPs on Mercosur
EU Trade Commissioner, Maroš Šefčovič has “refused to attend” a meeting of MEPs on the European Parliament’s agriculture committee to...
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...
Environment
Former leader of Green MEPs joins von der Leyen as advisor
The former leader of the ‘Green’ group of MEPs in the European Parliament has been taken on as an advisor...
Sponsored
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...
Environment
ICSA labels deforestation law changes as 'common sense'
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has described a decision by the European Parliament to propose changes to...
Agri Politics
'I want farming to entice young people' - next ag commissioner
The EU Commissioner-designate for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, has pledged to make “generation renewal” central to his new role...
CAP / Schemes
Next ag commissioner floats idea of mandatory CRISS increase
The likely next European Commissioner for Agriculture has floated the idea of making it mandatory for EU member states to...
Rural Life
Irish midlands MEP given key role in Just Transition Fund policy
An Irish MEP for the Midlands–North-West has been given a key role in scrutinising the EU policy on the Just...
Rural Life
Irish MEP tells EU Parliament farmers need 'immediate support'
An Irish MEP has told his colleagues in the European Parliament that there is an “urgent need for clear and...
Organics
EU strategic dialogue creates 'momentum' for organics - IFOAM
IFOAM Organics Europe, a representative body for the EU’s organic farming sector, has said that the recent Strategic Dialogue on...
Sponsored
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...
Beef
Ming elected vice-chair of EU Parliament delegation to Mercosur
Irish MEP Luke Ming Flanagan has been appointed the vice-chairperson of a delegation of MEPs that will represent the European...
Agri Politics
MEP Seán Kelly elected chair of delegation for OZ and NZ relations
Seán Kelly, MEP for Ireland South and leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament, Seán Kelly has been unanimously...
CAP / Schemes
'Words not enough' from MEPs on future of agriculture - Flanagan
Irish MEP Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan has said that “words are not enough” from his European Parliament colleagues on the future...
Agri-Business
No residues of EU-banned pesticides in imported food - MEPs
The European Parliament has today (Wednesday, September 18), voted down two decisions by the European Commission to allow residue levels...