Agri Politics
Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen has issued a stark warning about the current approach to retain Ireland's nitrates derogation.
Agri-Business
An EU-India trade deal would represent 'enormous potential' for Ireland’s spirits and drinks sector, according to an Irish MEP.
Rural Life
"Stronger guarantees" are needed on the long-term future of the LEADER programme, an Irish MEP has...
An Irish MEP has said that a potential trade deal between the EU and India can "open up enormous opportunities" for Irish farmers.
An Irish MEP is calling on the government to ensure that it fully uses the mechanisms in the new CAP to boost available funding.
Environment
MEP believes that EU backing on recovered nitrogen proposal represents a 'vital step' for Irish farmers and the nitrates derogation campaign.
The European Parliament has voted to adopt a report from its Agriculture Committee that rejects proposals for the next 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.
The introduction of a range of regulatory amendments to the CAP could "unlock" funding to tackle animal disease, an Irish MEP has said.
Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen has urged the European Commission to reconsider its approach to proposed tariffs on fertiliser imports.
MEP Barry Cowen has tabled amendments to EU animal transport rules, with a focus on sea journeys and proposed journey time limits
An Irish MEP has claimed that there has been "far too much alarmist rhetoric" around the GAEC on protection of peatlands and wetlands.
Cowen has raised concerns that the recently published EU Vision for Agriculture 'lacks crucial clarity' on funding around the CAP
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.
Barry Cowen MEP, has urged the EU Trade Commissioner to strengthen the EU-Mercosur trade deal and provide strategic assurances on key issues.
Irish MEPs continued to back farmers in opposing the EU Mercosur trade deal at a meeting with Commissioner Hansen and Commissioner Šefčovič
MEP Barry Cowen has been appointed to a "key role" in shaping the future of agriculture within the EU over the coming years.
Fianna Fáil MEP for the Midlands North West, Barry Cowen, has welcomed the Department of...
Irish MEPS, Barry Cowen and Ciaran Mullooly, plan to "put forward amendments" to proposed EU legislation on the transport of animals.
Dairy
A delegation from the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee will visit Ireland in 2025, according to one Irish member of the committee.
Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen has said that support for wind energy projects and the nitrates derogation are key to tackling food security.
Seán Kelly has been elected at the first count in Ireland South, while voting in the Midlands and North-West has been tighter.
European election candidate Barry Cowen has reiterated his "unequivocal support" to farmers and food producers.
