Agri-Business
Mercosur deal ignores 'environmental destruction' in Brazil - MEP
An Irish MEP has strongly opposed the EU-Mercosur trade deal, warning of its potential devastating impact on Ireland’s beef sector....
MEP
Beef News
Urgent action needed to address suckler number decline - MEP
An Irish MEP has called for immediate action to address the “alarming decline” in suckler cow numbers and the significant...
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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
Kelly set to play key role in any future EU-Australia trade deal discussions
The MEP for Ireland South, Seán Kelly, is set to play a key role in any future discussions on a potential...
Agri Politics
Fine Gael MEP to be appointed to EU Agriculture Committee
Fine Gael MEP for the Midlands North West constituency, Maria Walsh, is to be appointed to the European Parliament’s Agriculture...
Agri Politics
Von der Leyen to appoint agri commissioner from EPP if elected
An Irish Member of the European Parliament (MEP), has stated that the next European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development...
Rural Life
Mullooly: Improvements to west of Ireland needs to be 'priority'
Independent Ireland’s candidate for MEP in the Midlands-North-West constituency, Ciaran Mullooly has today (Tuesday, June 4) committed to “fight tirelessly”...
Rural Life
Planning system is 'slow, inefficient and at mercy of serial objectors'
Ireland South MEP Sean Kelly has reiterated his call for a major overhaul of the Irish planning system to be...
Agri Politics
Watch: Poll - who will you vote for in the European elections?
With voting soon to get underway in the European Parliament elections (Friday, June 7), Agriland wants to know the feeling...
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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
Public support for cash is strong - MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus has said the publication of the submissions made to the government’s National Payments Strategy consultation...
Forestry
Urgent review of forestry strategy needed to meet targets - MEP
Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher has called for an urgent review of the Forestry Strategy to ensure the country meets...
Agri Politics
Live exports must be 'vigorously' protected - Punch
Independent European election candidate Eddie Punch has said that live exports to the EU are “vital” for Irish farming and...
Environment
EU turf cutting case could 'unravel years of work' - MEP
An Irish MEP has voiced concerns about the potential impact of a turf cutting case being taken by the European...
Agri Politics
ICSA's Eddie Punch to run in European Elections
General secretary of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA), Eddie Punch is set to leave the association in...
Environment
Farmers must not be demonised for trying to make a living - MEP
Farmers must be given the tools and not just demonised for simply trying to make a living, an Irish MEP...
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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
Ming to vote against 'utterly inadequate' Nature Restoration Law
An independent Irish MEP has said that he will not vote in favour of the proposed EU Nature Restoration Law...
Rural Life
MEP's survey shows strong demand to continue using cash
Sinn Féin MEP, Chris MacManus has said that according to a survey he conducted, the desire to continue using cash...
Agri-Business
Withdrawal of EU pesticide law is 'act of insanity' - MEP
An Irish MEP has slammed a decision to withdraw “a landmark law” to reduce pesticide use across the European Union...
Beef
Beef prices addressed during MEPs visit to Donegal
Sinn Féin MEP for Midlands Northwest, Chris MacManus recently met with members of an Irish farm organisation to discuss pressing...