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European elections: how Ireland’s MEPs voted on key farming issues
Pat O'Toole
With votes from CAP to Brexit to nature restoration coming before the European Parliament over the last five years, how have our MEPs voted?
23 April 2024 News
Independent TD Michael McNamara enters race for Europe
The independent Clare TD has pledged to push for environmental funding for farmers separate to CAP if elected in June.
18 April 2024 News
Why Denmark won’t be renewing its nitrates derogation
From 1 August 2024, a 170kg N/ha stocking rate will be in place for Danish farmers. It has decided not to renew its nitrates derogation.
Applications open for 2024 Future Leaders Programme
The 2024 Future Leaders Programme is open to first- and second-year Kildalton students. The programme gives successful applicants a trip to the European Parliament in Brussels.
17 April 2024 News
Opinion: contractors will need understanding when the weather finally arrives
A week in the life of a tillage farmer/journalist that was as varied as the weather.
14 April 2024 Opinion
Punch takes aim at 'detached' Commission
The Clare candidate for Europe said EU officials had “become detached from the reality of life for ordinary people”.
7 April 2024 News
Ex-RTÉ broadcaster Ciaran Mullooly to run in European elections
The candidate has pledged to maintain a “strong presence” in Brussels on farming and rural issues if elected in June.
6 April 2024 News
Wet weather taking its toll
Farmers are an extremely resilient bunch, but we shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that stress and strain can get the better of the best of us. It’s important to keep talking.
3 April 2024 Viewpoints
Watch: farmers take over Brussels again
Farmers travelled to Brussels on Tuesday with their tractors to protest for the third time this year.
26 March 2024 News
Easing of red tape for farmers could be in place by end of spring
A position from the European Parliament is expected to be adopted before the end of April.
26 March 2024 News
Green Party vows to fight for nature restoration law
A vote on the nature restoration law was cancelled this Monday 25 March in Brussels.
25 March 2024 News
CAP simplification is a no brainer
Cutting farmer bureaucracy doesn't cost the EU a euro and removal of inspections for smaller farmers is a welcome first step.
24 March 2024 News