Agri Politics
Fine Gael MEP Nina Carberry has welcomed the EU Commission's move to "back down" on some controversial elements of the proposed EU budget.
Agri-Business
MEPs are pushing for "protected envelopes" for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and cohesion, according to MEP Nina Carberry
Rural Life
The European Commission has been formally requested by an Irish MEP to re-include equines in official EU agricultural statistics
An Irish MEP has raised concerns that the EU-Mercosur Trade deal may be 'split', which may deprive member states of the chance to veto it.
A landmark celebration in Irish equestrian history takes place this week as the Connemara Pony Show marks its 100th anniversary in Clifden.
Dairy
An Irish MEP has said that the European Commissioner for the Environment Jessika Roswall is planning to visit Ireland in autumn.
An Irish MEP has met with the president of the European Parliament to call on the president to back a ring-fenced budget for CAP.
Fine Gael MEP, Nina Carberry has said that she is targeting an Eu-wide action to improve transparency and traceability in the equine sector.
There have been further calls from MEPs to ensure that new animal transport rules prioritise Ireland's access to the Single Market.
An Irish MEP has called for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to "return to its roots" on sustainable food production.
MEP Carberry has called on EU Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič to look 'again' at the list of tariffs to be imposed on the US to avoid 'backlash'
An Irish MEP has urged the EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis, to address the over-regulation facing the food producers.
As the Mercosur deal discussions resume following the European Parliament elections, a group of farming organisations has expressed concerns.
The TAMS costings need to be "urgently reviewed" following updated guidelines on VAT 58 reclaims, according to Nina Carberry.......
