Agri Politics
MEP calls for investment in 'outdated' electricity grid
Following power outages caused by Storm Éowyn lasting many days, MEP Seán Kelly has called for enhanced investment in Ireland’s...
MEP
Rural Life
MEP calls on gov to accept EU aid as 246,000 still without power
An Irish MEP has called on the government to accept offers of storm aid from the EU, as 246,000 homes,...
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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
Programme for government aim to oppose Mercosur deal lauded
MEP for the Midlands North West constituency, Ciaran Mullooly, has welcomed the Irish Government’s commitment in the programme for government...
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...
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
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 Politics
Ming: Mercosur deal is 'hypocrisy on a grand scale'
An independent Irish MEP has branded the signing of a trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur counties as...
Agri Politics
Irish MEP to meet French president over Mercosur
Irish MEP, Billy Kelleher is due to meet with French president, Emmanuel Macron to discuss the latest developments in progressing...
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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
New approach needed for tackling bovine TB in Ireland - MEP
An MEP has called for a “comprehensive review” of Ireland’s approach to controlling bovine tuberculosis (TB) as the number of...
Agri-Business
Splash plate ban should be deferred - MEP
Ireland South MEP Cynthia Nà Mhurchú has called on her Fianna Fáil colleague and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the...
Environment
MEP calls for clarity on Nature Restoration Law budget
Irish MEP Ciaran Mullooly has called on the Irish government to provide urgent clarification around the budget for the EU...
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...
Agri Politics
MEP to raise Irish farmers' concerns with EU Commission president
Ireland South MEP Cynthia Nà Mhurchú is to raise the concerns of Irish farmers with European Commission president Ursula von...
Agri Politics
Irish MEP slams move to delay EU deforestation regulation
An Irish MEP has strongly criticised a decision by the European Commission to delay the implementation of the EU Deforestation...
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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...
Agri Politics
Renewable energy and derogation 'key' to food security - MEP
Fianna Fáil MEP for Midlands North West Barry Cowen has said that support from the European Commission for wind energy projects on...
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-Business
Farmers will lose the most if EU-China trade conflict persists - MEP
An Irish MEP has called for urgent action on the looming trade conflict between the European Union and China which...