Agri Politics
McGuinness: 'Failure of politics if UK allows no-deal Brexit'
A Midlands – North West MEP has said that while every effort will continue to be made in the next...
Mairead McGuinness
CAP / Schemes
CAP reform not to be decided until after May elections
The future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post 2020 will be voted on by the European Parliament Committee on...
Sponsored
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
EU Parliament scrutinises use of pesticides on farms
The European Parliament’s Vice-President and MEP Mairead McGuinness has pointed to the rules on sustainable use of pesticides and how...
CAP / Schemes
Concern mounts that next CAP reform will be pushed back
Some concern is mounting over the possible need for “transitional arrangements” to be implemented ahead of the introduction of the...
Agri Politics
EU pesticide review 'in danger of being overly politicised'
EU pesticide policy is under scrutiny and review – but is in danger of being overly politicised, with scientific rigor...
Rural Life
Nollaig na mBan: MEP to attend midlands charity fundraiser
MEP and first Vice-President of the European Parliament Mairead McGuinness will be guest speaker tomorrow (Sunday, January 6) at a special...
Agri Politics
McGuinness: Some abattoirs 'will just put animals in a skip'
Fine Gael MEP and First Vice-President of the European Parliament, Mairead McGuinness, has said on-farm slaughter capacity is important in...
CAP / Schemes
McGuinness backs 'adequate CAP funding' for farmers
Calls to cut the budget of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) have been condemned by a Midlands-North West MEP in...
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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 Politics
McGuinness 'puzzled' by auditors' stance on CAP reform
Mairead McGuinness, Vice-President of the European Parliament, has criticised the European Court of Auditors over its report into the reform...
Environment
Environment must be at core of farming - McGuinness
The “artificial divide” between farmers and environmentalists has been criticised by MEP Mairead McGuinness, who said that many farmers are...
Agri Politics
Unfair trade discussions to intensify this week
Discussions in the European Parliament on legislation to stop Unfair Trading Practices (UTPs) in the food supply chain will intensify...
Agri-Business
Post-Brexit trade approach with UK agreed by agri MEPs
The Agriculture Committee of the European Parliament has voted in favour of an agreed EU/UK approach on trade policy post-Brexit...
Agri Politics
85% of Irish people back EU membership - survey
A total of 85% of people in Ireland believe that Ireland should remain in the EU, according to a recent...
CAP / Schemes
'Weathering climate change may require an increase to the CAP budget'
MEPs in Europe have backed an amendment tabled by MEP Mairead McGuinness stating that an increase in the CAP budget...
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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....
CAP / Schemes
EU pesticide legislation 'not working as intended' - MEP
EU Plant Protection Product legislation, one of the strictest in the world, is not working effectively – giving rise to...
Rural Life
Should CAP direct payments be linked to farm safety?
It may be time to consider linking farm safety standards on farms to direct payments under the Common Agricultural Policy...
Agri-Business
No-deal Brexit implications a 'wake-up call' for UK
Seeing the potential implications of a no-deal Brexit should be a wake-up call for the UK about the importance of...
Dairy
'Brexit must not undermine Irish dairy' - MEP
Brexit cannot be allowed to undermine the dairy sector on the island, according to MEP Mairead McGuinness The First Vice-President...