Agri-Business
An Irish MEP believes the government must be ready to step in if industry does not replace lost live export capacity.
Agri Politics
Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher said there is "no doubt" that there is a lot of concern about the next CAP budget.
Tillage
An Irish MEP has called for "fairness and support" for the Irish tillage sector, in order for the sector to "reach its full potential".
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Billy Kelleher, MEP joins Agriland editor Stella Meehan for a live discussion on stage in Screggan, Co. Offaly for the...
Irish MEP, Billy Kelleher is due to meet with French president, Emmanuel Macron to discuss the latest developments in the Mercosur trade deal.
An Irish MEP has said that the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and supply chain instability, affected the attitude in the EU to food production.
Dairy
Three Fianna Fáil MEPs have met with the incoming commissioner for agriculture on the nitrates derogation and environmental scheme funding.
Billy Kelleher has been returned to the European Parliament by voters in Ireland South, but Grace O'Sullivan has not been as lucky.
Seán Kelly has been elected at the first count in Ireland South, while voting in the Midlands and North-West has been tighter.
Environment
The National Biomethane Strategy will "play a key role" in retaining the nitrates derogation, according to one Irish MEP.
MEP Billy Kelleher has said that it is 'actually embarrassing' how far behind Ireland is within the area of anaerobic digestion
Generational renewal and climate were some of the key issues highlighted for agriculture at a panel discussion with MEP candidates
An MEP is calling on the EU to review how policy is formed, after comments from the European Court of Auditors (ECA) on electric vehicles.
Forestry
Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher called for an urgent review of the forestry strategy to ensure we meet our planting target of 8000 ha/annum.
Independent European election candidate Eddie Punch has said that live exports to the EU are "vital" for Irish farming.
Rural Life
Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has called on grocery retailers and co-ops to support farmers suffering due to poor weather conditions
An MEP has written to an EU commissioner saying new rules on animal transport could "end Ireland's unfettered access" to the single market.
MEP Billy Kelleher has appealed for EU Commissioners to visit Ireland ahead of the decision on if the Nitrates derogation will be changed.
Latest proposals from the Renew Europe political group can "ensure a balanced piece of legislation"...
A Fianna Fáil MEP has sounded a note of caution about a proposed scheme to reduce dairy cows numbers by paying farmers to exit the industry
Ireland must use every avenue to retain its "crucial" nitrates derogation from the European Union, an Irish MEP has said.
A "compromise" to the EU's proposed Nature Restoration Law text, agreed by its environmental committee, is welcome according to Irish MEP.
Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has indicated that he will not be voting in favour of the EU Nature Restoration Law in its current form.
