Agri Politics
One of the most important MEPs in the coming negotiations on the CAP has said he wants the two pillar structure of the policy retained.
Rural Life
Barry Cowen has said there are ways to bridge the gap in CAP funding but that member states will have to cough up to protect farm payments.
MEP Barry Cowen has organised a conference this week on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Agri-Business
An Irish MEP has welcomed the agreement between Bord Bia and the IFA, saying it offers a "structured and credible" review process.
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An Irish MEP has said the issue of farmer representation on the governance boards of state bodies...
An MEP has said the issue of farmer representation on governance boards "has to be addressed" in the wake of the Larry Murrin controversy.
Barry Cowen has told the European Parliament that a "personalised campaign" has been launched against Bord Bia chairperson Larry Murrin.
An Irish MEP has called on Cyprus, which holds the rotating presidency of the EU, to make the CAP a "defining priority".
The Chinese consortium that was behind the proposed expansion of the Banagher Chilling site in Co. Offaly has abandoned its plans.
Beef
Safeguards under the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement could kick in even if the 10% 'threshold' for activating the safeguards is not reached.
Nina Carberry and Barry Cowen have tabled amendments, which are designed to strengthen the EU-Mercosur safeguard regulation
An Irish MEP has welcomed the withdrawal of an "urgent" motion to bring forward a vote on Mercosur safeguard measures.
Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen has issued a stark warning about the current approach to retain Ireland's nitrates derogation.
An EU-India trade deal would represent 'enormous potential' for Ireland’s spirits and drinks sector, according to an Irish MEP.
"Stronger guarantees" are needed on the long-term future of the LEADER programme, an Irish MEP has...
An Irish MEP has said that a potential trade deal between the EU and India can "open up enormous opportunities" for Irish farmers.
An Irish MEP is calling on the government to ensure that it fully uses the mechanisms in the new CAP to boost available funding.
Environment
MEP believes that EU backing on recovered nitrogen proposal represents a 'vital step' for Irish farmers and the nitrates derogation campaign.
The European Parliament has voted to adopt a report from its Agriculture Committee that rejects proposals for the next CAP.
An Irish MEP has written to Minister Martin Heydon calling on him to push for the LEADER programme to be included in the next CAP.
The introduction of a range of regulatory amendments to the CAP could "unlock" funding to tackle animal disease, an Irish MEP has said.
Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen has urged the European Commission to reconsider its approach to proposed tariffs on fertiliser imports.
MEP Barry Cowen has tabled amendments to EU animal transport rules, with a focus on sea journeys and proposed journey time limits
