Agri Politics
'Future of European beef sector' to be discussed at EU committee
The future of the European beef sector will be discussed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5, at a session of the European...
Mairead McGuinness
Agri Politics
McGuinness calls for 'forensic look' at beef sector by EU Parliament
Midlands-North West MEP Mairead McGuinness has said she has “initiated moves” for the European Parliament Committee on Agriculture and Rural...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Agri Politics
McGuinness re-elected First Vice-President of European Parliament
Mairead McGuinness has been re-elected First Vice-President of the European Parliament securing over 93% of the votes in parliament. The...
Beef
Beef farmers feel 'they're being got at from every angle' - McGuinness
Beef farmers feel “they’re being got at from every angle” and their “confidence is shattered” according to newly elected MEP...
Agri Politics
McGuinness 'honoured and humbled' by size of vote
Newly-elected MEP Mairead McGuinness has thanked the electorate for sending her back to the European Parliament, saying that she was...
Agri Politics
Creed addresses calls to publicise CAP analysis
Responding to a call from the First Vice-President of the European Parliament, Mairead McGuinness, to release preliminary results of analysis...
Agri Politics
McGuinness calls on Creed to release CAP analysis results
Calls have been made for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to release preliminary results of its analysis...
Rural Life
McGuinness: 'Breaking the silence builds resilience'
It has been outlined that there is a need to “break the silence on mental health issues” affecting the farming...
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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
McGuinness gives CAP update at farmer meeting in Galway
Fine Gael MEP and First Vice-President of the European Parliament, Mairead McGuinness, spoke at a Bank of Ireland-organised meeting in...
Agri-Business
Mayo-based seaweed company enters animal health market
A seaweed production company based in Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo, has today, Friday, April 12, launched a range of products for animal...
CAP / Schemes
'Large processors to be blocked from receiving CAP payments'
Member states will have the option of excluding large-scale processors of agricultural produce from receiving Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) payments...
CAP / Schemes
EU Agriculture Committee backs reform of CAP Pillar I
The European Parliament Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development has voted in favour of the reform of Pillar I of...
Agri Politics
UK departure uncertainty could impact number of Irish MEPs
The uncertainty surrounding Brexit also extends to the European elections in Ireland, and may impact on the number of MEPs...
Agri Politics
Life after Brexit: 'What troubles me is the lack of trust'
Concerns are mounting over the level of trust that will remain between the EU and the UK, if and when,...
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Cow monitoring app 'means we can stay farming for longer'
Sylvia and John Powell installed Nedap cow monitoring on their 250-strong herd in February 2023. Farming just outside Birr, Co....
Agri Politics
Brexit extension 'opens prospect' of UK taking part in EU elections
A request from Britain to the EU to extend Article 50 should have a purpose and a specific time period,...
Agri Politics
UTPs: EU overwhelmingly backs 'correcting power imbalances'
Today’s formal adoption and overwhelming support by the European Parliament on the directive to tackle unfair trading practices in the...
Tillage
Chlorothalonil: Could Ireland make a case to Europe?
There may be a case for Ireland to seek a special dispensation for the continued use of the fungicide chlorothalonil...
Agri Politics
McGuinness: 'Climate shaming farmers is wrong'
Climate shaming is wrong and farmers are being unjustly targeted in this regard, according to the First Vice-President of the...