Agri-Business
Sinn Féin MEPs have urged the European Parliament’s international trade committee to "oppose any attempt" to provisionally apply the EU-Mercosur deal.
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said that confidence in Bord Bia's "independence and leadership" is essential.
Beef
There are calls for the Bord Bia chair to resign after confirmation that his co-founded Irish firm sources beef from Brazil.
Agri Politics
A Sinn Féin TD has claimed that European Commissioner for Agriculture has disrespected the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food.
Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion has condemned the European Council’s decision to approve the Mercosur trade deal.
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has confirmed that party representatives will attend Saturday's protest against the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
The government needs to "stop dithering and pick a side" when it comes to the Mercosur trade deal acccording to Sinn Féin.
The Irish government has been accused of neglecting its responsibility to defend Irish farmers in relation to the Mercosur trade deal.
Sinn Féin said if Tánaiste Simon Harris is serious about supporting farmers then he must commit to rejecting the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
The Mercosur trade deal, in its current form, will "destroy" Irish and European beef farming according to a national livestock chair.
Pig/Poultry
A Sinn Féin TD has called on poultry farmers to immediately house birds to protect against the risk of avian influenza (bird flu) cases.
Sinn Féin's spokesperson on agriculture has claimed that Budget 2026, which was announced yesterday will leave farmers "out of pocket".
Video
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald joins Agriland editor Stella Meehan for a discussion as part of the official livestream of the National Ploughing Championship 2025.
Deputy McDonald said she doesn't believe it is "democratically healthy" to have government parties holding the office of Taoiseach, Tánaiste, and President.
How to deliver a secure and long term future for Irish agriculture was the core theme of an agricultural forum, hosted by Sinn Féin
The Mercosur trade deal "is a bad deal for Irish and EU farmers and always has been" the Sinn Féin spokesperson on Agriculture has warned.
Sinn Féin has that said the government’s updated National Development Plan (NDP) offers "no clear vision for rural Ireland".
The European Commission's proposal to stop income support for older farmers as part of its (CAP) plan has been slammed by Sinn Féin.
Environment
Minister Martin Heydon has been urged to "give clarity" to farmers on the latest European Commission requirement on a nitrates derogation.
Dairy
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Agriculture, Martin Kenny has warned that TB is at 'epidemic levels' as disease confirmed in Moorepark.
Funding for the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must be "protected and reinforced" in upcoming EU budget, according to a Sinn Féin MEP.
The Sinn Féin spokesperson on Agriculture has voiced concerns about any potential budget shortfalls in TAMS.
N.Ireland
Detectives in Newry are investigating an aggravated burglary at the home of an elderly couple in Co. Armagh in the early hours of, May 13.
