Agri Politics
'McGuinness will bring strong and credible voice on agriculture' - IFA
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), Tim Cullinan, has extended his congratulations to Mairead McGuinness after she was...
Mairead McGuinness
Agri Politics
Von der Leyen informed of 2 Irish commission candidates
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has confirmed that the Irish government has nominated its two candidates...
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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...
Tillage
'Prepare for change': McGuinness underlines Brexit challenge for feed sector
Concerns about the impact of Brexit on the grain and feed sector, and the progress of negotiations between the EU...
Agri Politics
Irish agriculture at a 'huge disadvantage' post-Brexit - McGuinness
MEP Mairead McGuinness has said that agriculture in Ireland will be at a “huge disadvantage” post-Brexit, especially if there is...
Agri Politics
MEP warns against weakening of EU budget 'by horse-trading between member states'
The European Parliament remains concerned that the next EU budget “will be weakened by horse-trading between member states”, Mairead McGuinness...
Agri Politics
Merkel will 'lead Europe during a difficult time' - McGuinness
According to MEP Mairead McGuinness, there is “an awful lot of people looking towards the German Chancellor to get Europe...
Agri Politics
Round five of EU-UK trade deal talks get underway
The fifth round of talk between the UK and the EU got underway yesterday, Monday, June 29, and is continuing...
Agri Politics
Inquiry on animal welfare during transport imminent
The European Parliament is set to establish a committee of inquiry on animal welfare standards during transport, and possible breaches...
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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
EU strategies will shape farmers' future alongside CAP - McGuinness
The EU Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies will shape the future of EU agriculture alongside the Common Agricultural Policy...
Rural Life
Lack of EU 'policy coherence' on agriculture - McGuinness
Irish MEP Mairead McGuinness has suggested that there is a lack of “policy coherence” at EU level when it comes...
CAP / Schemes
MEPs grill commissioner over Covid-19 supports for farming
Numerous MEP members of the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee grilled the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Janusz Wojciechowski over...
Agri Politics
Irish MEP and commissioner lock horns over 'economic patriotism'
Mairead McGuinness, MEP and First Vice-President of the European Parliament, locked horns with the European Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski,...
CAP / Schemes
McGuinness: Transitional CAP will ensure farm payments continue
The European Parliament Agriculture Committee’s move to extend the existing rules for at least one year until the new Common...
Agri Politics
Agri commissioner urged to 'act now' by McGuinness
MEPs are urging the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development to “act now” to protect agriculture from the effects...
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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...
CAP / Schemes
'Covid-19 has overtaken all legislation and debate' - McGuinness
The Covid-19 pandemic has “overtaken every single piece of legislation or debate” in the European Parliament, according to MEP Mairead...
CAP / Schemes
Covid-19 delays could see 2-year gap between CAPs - McGuinness
Delays caused by the novel coronavirus Covid-19 to the ongoing reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) could mean a...
CAP / Schemes
Irish MEPs oppose mooted proposals to slash CAP budget
Two Irish MEPs have rejected the proposals expected to be tabled by the President of the European Council President later...
Agri Politics
European Parliament approves Brexit withdrawal agreement
The European Parliament’s Committee on Constitutional Affairs approved the withdrawal agreement this evening, Thursday, January 23, bringing Brexit one step...