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MEPs back deal on arable land status from January 2026

Agri Politics

4 days ago

MEPs back deal on arable land status from January 2026

MEPs on the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development back deal to simplify EU agriculture rules.

MEPs to table motion seeking EU court opinion on Mercosur deal

Agri-Business

21 days ago

MEPs to table motion seeking EU court opinion on Mercosur deal

Almost 60 MEPs are to table a motion for a resolution to seek an opinion from the Court of Justice of the EU (CEJU) on the EU-Mercosur deal.

EU delegation to Brazil labelled 'last-minute and tokenistic'

Beef

25 days ago

EU delegation to Brazil labelled 'last-minute and tokenistic'

An EU delegation to the South American country of Brazil has been described as "last-minute and...

MEPs to visit Brazil for 'better insight into the reality of agriculture' there

Agri-Business

about 1 month ago

MEPs to visit Brazil for 'better insight into the reality of agriculture' there

A delegation of MEPs from the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development...

Irish MEPs outline concerns on new tax on fertiliser imports in letter to commissioner

Agri-Business

about 1 month ago

Irish MEPs outline concerns on new tax on fertiliser imports in letter to commissioner

MEPs have warned that a new EU tax on fertiliser imports could "hit Irish farmers hard" as they...

Agri-Business

about 1 month ago

Dairygold shareholders group write to MEPs on EU contract vote

The 'Concerned Dairygold Shareholders Group' wrote to Irish MEPs calling on them to back a vote that took place in the European Parliament.

Dairygold shareholders group write to MEPs on EU contract vote

Dairy

2 months ago

MEP vote on farmers' place in supply chain 'falls far short' - EMB

A group representing dairy farmers in the EU has given a lukewarm welcome to an MEP vote on farmers' position in the supply chain.

MEP vote on farmers' place in supply chain 'falls far short' - EMB

Agri Politics

4 months ago

EU political grouping calls CAP funding model 'dangerous'

Renew Europe, a grouping of political parties from across Europe, which includes Fianna Fáil and...

EU political grouping calls CAP funding model 'dangerous'

Agri-Business

5 months ago

AGRI committee demands 'increased and standalone' CAP budget

The European Parliament's Agriculture and Rural Development Committee (AGRI) called for an increased and standalone budget for the CAP.

AGRI committee demands 'increased and standalone' CAP budget

Agri Politics

5 months ago

EU urged to act over workers living in shacks despite farm subsidies 

Thousands of agricultural workers are living in shacks in slum conditions while working for employers in receipt of EU farm subsidies

EU urged to act over workers living in shacks despite farm subsidies 

Agri-Business

5 months ago

Mullooly 'confident' more MEPS will oppose EU-Mercosur deal

An Irish MEP said that he is confident of gathering support from other MEPs in opposition to the proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal.

Mullooly 'confident' more MEPS will oppose EU-Mercosur deal

Agri-Business

5 months ago

CAP proposals 'must not coincide with EU long-term budget'

The chair of European Parliament AGRI Committee believes the future CAP proposals should be separate to the Multiannual Financial Framework.

CAP proposals 'must not coincide with EU long-term budget'

Agri Politics

7 months ago

Beef Plan urges farmers to sign petition against EU-Mercosur deal

Beef Plan is asking farmers to sign a petition calling on the European Parliament to reject the EU-Mercosur Trade Deal in its current form.

Beef Plan urges farmers to sign petition against EU-Mercosur deal

Agri Politics

8 months ago

Concerns of Irish dairy and beef farmers top of agenda at Brussels meeting

Key issues for Irish dairy and beef farmers were top of the agenda at a meeting in Brussels hosted by MEP Barry Cowen.

Concerns of Irish dairy and beef farmers top of agenda at Brussels meeting

Beef

12 months ago

New EU Commission approved despite Irish Mercosur abstentions

The new European Commission has been formally approved in full by the European Parliament, with Irish MEPs split on how they voted.

New EU Commission approved despite Irish Mercosur abstentions

Environment

about 1 year ago

Video calls for MEPs to 'advance' new genomic techniques

A new video by the ASTA has called on MEPs to 'embrace' innovations and advance regulation of new genomic techniques

Video calls for MEPs to 'advance' new genomic techniques

Dairy

about 1 year ago

Irish MEPs meet with Tirlán ahead of parliamentary term

Tirlán hosted a meeting with several Irish MEPs ahead of their travels to Brussels for the first session of the new European Parliament term.

Irish MEPs meet with Tirlán ahead of parliamentary term

Agri Politics

over 1 year ago

Gorman: Irish farmers must be represented at 'decision making stages' in Europe

Irish farmers voices must be heard at the "decision making stages" in the European Parliament according to IFA president.

Gorman: Irish farmers must be represented at 'decision making stages' in Europe

Agri Politics

over 1 year ago

EMB calls for EU Parliament to create new trade policy

The EMB has called for the next EU parliament and new commission to create a 'new and vital' agricultural and trade policy

EMB calls for EU Parliament to create new trade policy

Agri Politics

over 1 year ago

European elections: First counts in non-Dublin constituencies due

The first counts from the two constituencies in the European elections outside of Dublin are expected this morning (Monday, June 10).

European elections: First counts in non-Dublin constituencies due

Dairy

over 1 year ago

Lakeland Dairies sends empty milk cartons to 27 MEP candidates

Lakeland Dairies has sent symbolic "empty" milk cartons to all 27 MEP candidates standing in the Midlands North West constituency.

Lakeland Dairies sends empty milk cartons to 27 MEP candidates

Agri Politics

over 1 year ago

Nitrates derogation and CAP budget in Fine Gael election pledges

Retaining Ireland's nitrates derogation and increasing the next CAP budget are among the list of election pledges being made by Fine Gael.

Nitrates derogation and CAP budget in Fine Gael election pledges

Environment

over 1 year ago

'Embarrassing' how behind Ireland is on anaerobic digestion - MEP

MEP Billy Kelleher has said that it is 'actually embarrassing' how far behind Ireland is within the area of anaerobic digestion

'Embarrassing' how behind Ireland is on anaerobic digestion - MEP

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