Agri Politics
Irish MEPs hammer down on Mercosur opposition at EU debate
Irish MEPs continued to back farmers in opposing the EU Mercosur trade deal at a meeting today (Thursday, January 30)...
Maria Walsh
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...
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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 Politics
Irish MEP highlights mental health in farming with commissioner
An Irish MEP has highlighted “the plague of mental health in farming” with the European Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen....
Agri Politics
EU must support Irish effort to eradicate bovine TB - MEP
The European Commission needs to support Ireland’s efforts to achieve bovine tuberculosis (TB) free status in the coming years, according...
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...
Agri Politics
Walsh: CAP overhaul 'long overdue and badly needed'
An Irish MEP has said that an overhaul of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is both long overdue and badly...
Agri Politics
Kelly in at first count in South, tighter voting in Midlands North West
Sitting Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly has been elected at the first count in the Ireland South constituency in the...
Agri Politics
Fine Gael MEPs to vote in favour of Nature Restoration Law
The five Irish Fine Gael MEPs have confirmed that they will vote in favour of the EU’s proposed Nature Restoration...
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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
MEP: Withdrawal of pesticide law would be 'relief' for Irish farmers
Irish MEP Maria Walsh said that the proposal by president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen to withdraw...
Agri Politics
Live exports used as 'agenda' against farming - Markey
MEP Colm Markey said that discussions around live exports are being used as a talking course for an “agenda” against...
Agri Politics
ICSA: 'Brussels bubble' has become more detached from farmers
As protests continue throughout Europe, Irish Cattle and Sheep Association (ICSA) general secretary Eddie Punch said that “the Brussels bubble”...
Rural Life
€4.5 million support announced for regional universities
€4.5 million has been announced to support universities in regional locations of the country, with the bulk of the funding...
Rural Life
MEP urges farmers to take care of their mental health at Christmas
Fine Gael member of European Parliament (MEP), Maria Walsh, is urging Irish farmers to take care of themselves during the...
Rural Life
Budget 2024: Rural Ireland 'must not be overlooked'
An MEP has called for rural Ireland not to be “overlooked” in Budget 2024, which will be announced tomorrow (Tuesday,...
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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...
