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Harkin not to contest European elections

April 1, 2019

Independent MEP Marian Harkin has confirmed that she will not contest the upcoming European elections. In a statement confirming the news, Harkin, who…

Co-op unity urged regarding LacPatrick for ‘hard years ahead’

April 23, 2018

Dairy

The opportunity for a farmer-controlled re-alignment of the milk processing sector in the northern half of Ireland arises from the current need of…

Mercosur: ‘Ireland the single biggest casualty in sell-out of EU agriculture’

January 31, 2018

Beef

The proposed Mercosur trade deal has been criticised as a sell-out of EU agriculture, with Ireland the single biggest casualty, according to independent…

‘Leitrim a national sacrifice zone for Sitka Spruce’ – Harkin

January 16, 2018

Forestry

Excessive afforestation has been a major concern for local communities in Co. Leitrim, according to independent MEP Marian Harkin. Following her recent meetings…

‘I’ve been labelled ‘anti-farmer’ and ‘anti-rural’ for questioning Roundup’ – Harkin

November 28, 2017

Environment

Independent MEP Marian Harkin has hit back at critics for labelling her “anti-farmer” and “anti-rural” after raising concerns over the safety of controversial…

Consumers trust in the EU ‘shattered’ by Brazilian meat scandal

April 5, 2017

Trust in the ability of the EU to protect the interests of its consumers has been ‘shattered’ by the recent Brazilian meat scandal,…

‘Egg producers deserve State support as they lose free range status’

March 16, 2017

Pig/Poultry

Egg producers who are set to lose their ‘free range’ status deserve State support, according to Irish MEP Marian Harkin. An alternative labelling…

MEPs seek Government intervention for tillage farmers

September 27, 2016

Tillage

Three of Ireland’s representatives in the European Parliament, Matt Carthy, Marian Harkin and Luke Flanagan have called for Government intervention to help tillage…

‘Unrealistic’ for Mercosur talks to end without improved access to EU market for beef

September 6, 2016

Beef

It’s unrealistic to expect Mercosur to conclude negotiations with the EU without obtaining any improvement in their access to the EU market for beef,…

MEPs veto draft rules that would allow higher sugar levels than WHO recommends

January 23, 2016

Agri Politics

Draft EU rules that would allow baby foods to continue to contain up to three times more sugar than is recommended by the…

Coveney should ‘play fair in the distribution of any supports to Ireland’s farmers’

December 14, 2015

Beef

The Minister for Agriculture and the Government should play fair in the distribution of any financial supports to Ireland’s farmers, MEP Marian Harkin…

Further pressure for Hogan to implement milk supports

July 7, 2015

Dairy

European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan has come under increasing pressure from MEPs to address ongoing issues in the dairy sector. Today (Tuesday)…

‘Climate change body must include farmers and meat processors’

June 9, 2015

Environment

Farmers and meat processors need to be represented on the new Advisory Council on Climate Change, Independent MEP Marian Harkin has said. Projections…

Hill farmers to march on Enda Kenny’s office

November 26, 2014

Environment

Hill farmers are to march on Castlebar in protest next week following months unrest over the Department of Agriculture’s implementation of the new…

Commonage farmers give Minister Coveney December 1 deadline

November 25, 2014

Environment

Commonage farmers have given the Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney, until December 1 to respond to their request for a meeting over what…

Sinn Fein MEP calls for Irish meat ‘cartel’ investigation

November 19, 2014

Beef

The EU must investigate the cartel that is operating within the Irish beef redmeat processing sector, according to Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy. Speaking…

‘Inflexible’ rules pose threat to hill farmers says MEP

November 17, 2014

Environment

The Department of Agriculture is unnecessarily imposing conditions on the participation of hill and commonage farmers in the new EU supported GLAS Scheme,…

Hill farmers to hold meeting on SFP and GLAS this week

November 17, 2014

Environment

The Hill Farmers for Action Group has organised a commonage information meeting for Thursday, November 20, at 8pm in Peacockes Hotel, Maam Cross.…

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