Agri Politics
Independent Ireland has welcomed the decision by the European Parliament today (Wednesday, January...
Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly is seeking an urgent meeting with Ireland's EU commissioner over the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement.
More than 10,000 farmers and supporters congregated in Athlone to demonstrate their opposition to the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement.
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"No No No to Mercosur", a chant that echoed across the campus of Technological University of...
Hundreds of farmers and supporters of agriculture are gathering in the Westmeath town of Athlone...
Agriland Media will be livestreaming from the public meeting against the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement in Athlone tomorrow.
Independent Ireland welcomed the news that Ireland will oppose the EU Mercosur trade deal but added that "the battle is far from over".
A number of agri-businesses as well as livestock marts and cattle breed societies have voiced their support for the planned Mercosur protest.
IFA president Francie Gorman is urging farmers to attend a protest against the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement this weekend.
Beef
Several farm organisations have confirmed that they will be involved in a major protest this month against the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement.
Agri-Business
Ireland needs to "send a clear message" to Europe about its opposition to the Mercosur trade deal according to an Independent Ireland TD.
Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly and agriculture spokesperson Michael Fitzmaurice plan a national demonstration against Mercosur.
Independent Ireland believes there should be a 'precautionary closure of livestock movements' from NI to the south because of bluetongue.
Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins has said that private property rights must be respected when it comes to greenways.
Ciaran Mullooly has said the government's response in Budget 2026 to key agriculture sectors in crisis is "wholly inadequate."
Leader of Independent Ireland Michael Collins has said that the "mounting threats" facing tillage,...
Irish tillage farmers are facing a double economic blow from recent EU policy decisions, further...
Rural Life
The government's current hot meals scheme is “disgraceful discrimination” against small, rural schools according to a TD.
Deputy Richard O’Donoghue has written to Minister Heydon to highlight "serious flaws" in the new Forgotten Farmer scheme.
Independent Ireland councillor Shane P O’Reilly said the lives of birds, flora, and fauna are being taken "above that of human life".
The leader of Independent Ireland, Michael Collins has called for a rescue package for rural post offices to be included in Budget 2026.
Deputy Michael Collins has called on the government to address the exclusion of rural islands from Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme.
