Agri Politics
Kelly in at first count in South, tighter voting in Midlands North West
Sitting Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly has been elected at the first count in the Ireland South constituency in the...
Chris MacManus
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...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Agri Politics
Sinn Féin rejects nature restoration as farmer concerns 'not met'
Following the passing of the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) in a key vote in the European Parliament today (Tuesday, February...
Rural Life
EU to engage with NPWS over flooding at Lough Funshinagh
A commitment was given from the European Commission to engage with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) regarding critical...
N.Ireland
Former NI agriculture minister plans run in EU elections in Republic
Former Northern Ireland agriculture minister Michelle Gildernew is seeking a nomination to stand for Sinn Féin in the Midlands-North West...
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...
Rural Life
Lack of generational renewal poses 'threat to family farm model'
An Irish MEP has said that a lack of focus on generational renewal poses an “existential threat” to the family...
Rural Life
MEP to host meetings on regional imbalance and rural decline
Addressing regional imbalance and reversing rural decline will be the focus of two public meetings being hosted by Sinn Féin...
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Farm Diversification Seminar to take place next week
An insightful seminar known as the ‘Farm Diversification Seminar’ is set to take place Tuesday, January 28 2025 from 9:30a.m...
Agri Politics
Sinn Féin calls on farm orgs to engage in 'reunification' conversation
Sinn Féin has called on rural and farming organisations to “engage in the conversation” in relation to any reunification of...
Agri-Business
EU-Mercosur deal betrays farmers and environment - MEP
The proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal poses “an existential threat to Irish farmers and environment”, according to an Irish MEP. Sinn...
Rural Life
Restoration law changes 'address farming concerns' - MEP
New changes to the text of the draft EU Nature Restoration Law “address concerns of the Irish farming community”, according...
Agri-Business
Prices paid to farmers need to be urgently addressed - MEP
The prices paid to farmers by retailers and processors need to be urgently addressed, according to an Irish MEP. Chris...
Agri-Business
MEP invites EU agriculture committee to Midlands North-West
An Irish MEP has invited members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) to visit his...
Agri-Business
Submissions sought on new EU Protein Strategy - MEP
Irish MEP Chris MacManus has invited stakeholders from Ireland to make submissions on the new EU Protein Strategy. The new...
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Spring Into Action: Clean Up Your Dairy Hygiene Routine
Having a dairy hygiene programme in place is crucial, as when spring arrives, Irish dairy farmers are in the thick...
Rural Life
'Huge frustration' expressed at Sinn Féin meeting for farm families
“Huge frustration” was expressed by those who attended a public meeting in Cootehill this week about the lack of resolve...
Agri-Business
EU agri committee urged to visit border region
MEP Chris MacManus has requested the EU Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development to visit border counties in Ireland to...
Environment
MEPs launch study on carbon leakage in agri-food sector
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus, along with members of The Left in the European Parliament, has launched a study on...
Rural Life
Irish MEP discusses regional decline with EU Commission
An Irish MEP has held “productive” meetings with senior EU Commission officials on the decline of northern and western regions...