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Irish MEPs push for amendments to strengthen Mercosur safeguards

Beef

about 19 hours ago

Irish MEPs push for amendments to strengthen Mercosur safeguards

Nina Carberry and Barry Cowen have tabled amendments, which are designed to strengthen the EU-Mercosur safeguard regulation

Motion for 'rushed' MEP vote on Mercosur safeguards withdrawn

Beef

3 days ago

Motion for 'rushed' MEP vote on Mercosur safeguards withdrawn

An Irish MEP has welcomed the withdrawal of an "urgent" motion to bring forward a vote on Mercosur safeguard measures.

Cowen warns 'highly conditional derogation' could be 'unworkable'

Agri Politics

22 days ago

Cowen warns 'highly conditional derogation' could be 'unworkable'

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen has issued a stark warning about the current approach to retain Ireland's nitrates derogation.

MEP: EU-India trade deal a 'major opportunity' for Irish whiskey

Agri-Business

about 1 month ago

MEP: EU-India trade deal a 'major opportunity' for Irish whiskey

An EU-India trade deal would represent 'enormous potential' for Ireland’s spirits and drinks sector, according to an Irish MEP.

'Stronger guarantees' needed on LEADER programme’s long-term future

Rural Life

about 2 months ago

'Stronger guarantees' needed on LEADER programme’s long-term future

"Stronger guarantees" are needed on the long-term future of the LEADER programme, an Irish MEP has...

Agri-Business

about 2 months ago

EU-India trade deal can open opportunities for Irish farmers - MEP

An Irish MEP has said that a potential trade deal between the EU and India can "open up enormous opportunities" for Irish farmers.

EU-India trade deal can open opportunities for Irish farmers - MEP

Rural Life

2 months ago

MEP calls on government to provide full CAP co-financing

An Irish MEP is calling on the government to ensure that it fully uses the mechanisms in the new CAP to boost available funding.

MEP calls on government to provide full CAP co-financing

Environment

2 months ago

EU backing on recovered nitrogen proposal 'vital step' for Irish farmers - Cowen

MEP believes that EU backing on recovered nitrogen proposal represents a 'vital step' for Irish farmers and the nitrates derogation campaign.

EU backing on recovered nitrogen proposal 'vital step' for Irish farmers - Cowen

Agri-Business

3 months ago

EU Parliament backs report rejecting future CAP proposals

The European Parliament has voted to adopt a report from its Agriculture Committee that rejects proposals for the next CAP.

EU Parliament backs report rejecting future CAP proposals

Rural Life

5 months ago

MEP calls on Heydon to defend LEADER programme in new CAP

An Irish MEP has written to Minister Martin Heydon calling on him to push for the LEADER programme to be included in the next CAP.

MEP calls on Heydon to defend LEADER programme in new CAP

Rural Life

7 months ago

CAP simplification could 'unlock' animal disease funding - MEP

The introduction of a range of regulatory amendments to the CAP could "unlock" funding to tackle animal disease, an Irish MEP has said.

CAP simplification could 'unlock' animal disease funding - MEP

Agri Politics

7 months ago

Cowen urges commission to reconsider proposed fertiliser tariffs

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen has urged the European Commission to reconsider its approach to proposed tariffs on fertiliser imports.

Cowen urges commission to reconsider proposed fertiliser tariffs

Agri Politics

8 months ago

Cowen tables changes for EU animal transport rules

MEP Barry Cowen has tabled amendments to EU animal transport rules, with a focus on sea journeys and proposed journey time limits

Cowen tables changes for EU animal transport rules

Rural Life

8 months ago

'Far too much alarmist rhetoric' around GAEC 2 - Cowen

An Irish MEP has claimed that there has been "far too much alarmist rhetoric" around the GAEC on protection of peatlands and wetlands.

'Far too much alarmist rhetoric' around GAEC 2 - Cowen

Agri Politics

9 months ago

Cowen: Vision for ag 'lacks crucial clarity' on CAP funding

Cowen has raised concerns that the recently published EU Vision for Agriculture 'lacks crucial clarity' on funding around the CAP

Cowen: Vision for ag 'lacks crucial clarity' on CAP funding

Agri-Business

9 months ago

Irish MEP meets with Chinese ambassador on agri-food trade

An Irish MEP has said that he met with the Chinese ambassador to Ireland as part of efforts to increase opportunities for agri-food exports.

Irish MEP meets with Chinese ambassador on agri-food trade

Agri Politics

10 months ago

MEP calls for 'meaningful assurances' on Mercosur deal

Barry Cowen MEP, has urged the EU Trade Commissioner to strengthen the EU-Mercosur trade deal and provide strategic assurances on key issues.

MEP calls for 'meaningful assurances' on Mercosur deal

Agri Politics

10 months ago

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 with Commissioner Hansen and Commissioner Šefčovič

Irish MEPs hammer down on Mercosur opposition at EU debate

Agri Politics

12 months ago

Cowen appointed to 'key role' in shaping report on future of CAP

MEP Barry Cowen has been appointed to a "key role" in shaping the future of agriculture within the EU over the coming years.

Cowen appointed to 'key role' in shaping report on future of CAP

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Agri Politics

12 months ago

MEP welcomes application for Ireland's nitrates derogation

Fianna Fáil MEP for the Midlands North West, Barry Cowen, has welcomed the Department of...

MEP welcomes application for Ireland's nitrates derogation

Agri Politics

12 months ago

Irish MEPs to put forward amendments to EU proposals on transport of animals

Irish MEPS, Barry Cowen and Ciaran Mullooly, plan to "put forward amendments" to proposed EU legislation on the transport of animals.

Irish MEPs to put forward amendments to EU proposals on transport of animals

Dairy

12 months ago

EU Parliament agri committee to visit Ireland next year - Cowen

A delegation from the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee will visit Ireland in 2025, according to one Irish member of the committee.

EU Parliament agri committee to visit Ireland next year - Cowen

Agri Politics

about 1 year ago

Renewable energy and derogation 'key' to food security - MEP

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen has said that support for wind energy projects and the nitrates derogation are key to tackling food security.

Renewable energy and derogation 'key' to food security - MEP

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