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MEP sounds alarm on Commission backdoor to Mercosur deal
Noel Bardon
The European Commission could split the content of an EU-Mercosur free trade deal to lessen the ability of its opponents to block it, MEP Michael McNamara said.
13 November 2024 News
Fianna Fáil pledges to deliver a farm retirement scheme
Speaking to the Irish Farmers Journal this week, Micheál Martin said the retirement scheme could be funded from the Exchequer and from the next CAP.
13 November 2024 News
Martin pledges farm retirement scheme if elected
There is a need to facilitate farm retirement to have a much smoother and incentivised progression of young people into farming, the outgoing Tánaiste has said.
Martin vows to fight for bigger CAP budget
"The EU does need more money to develop its work, but it can’t be at the expense of the CAP," Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin told the IFA national council on Tuesday.
12 November 2024 News
Solar farms criticised by Tánaiste
“I do not think the country would appreciate the entire green grass of Ireland, our 40 shades of green, being replaced with 40 shades of grey,” the Tánaiste said.
23 October 2024 News
Plough On: good day for a Marty Party
James Hanly presents the final episode of this season's Plough On podcast, bringing you the latest news and views from Ploughing 2024.
19 September 2024 News
78,000 attend final day of Ploughing 2024
National Ploughing Association managing director Anna May McHugh said that the overall mood for this year’s Ploughing was incredibly buoyant and positive.
19 September 2024 News
Farmers need substantial grants for biodiversity action - Tánaiste
To separate food production from the climate change agenda, if that’s what Europe wants, then Europe is going to have to pony up more funding to make it worthwhile, Micheál Martin has said.
19 September 2024 Schemes
IFA to discuss budget priorities with Taoiseach and Tánaiste
Budget 2025 will be announced on Tuesday 1 October, a week earlier than in previous years.
10 September 2024 News
Colm McCarthy - Clearing the Dublin Olympics hurdle
There is a lively debate under way in Los Angeles about keeping costs under control and the intention is to avoid entirely the construction of single-use disposable sports venues.
14 August 2024 Viewpoints
Tom Arnold appointed chair of Ireland Africa Rural Development Committee
Arnold previously chaired the EU Commission Task Force on Rural Africa and Ireland’s response, the National Task Force for Rural Africa (NTTRA).
12 August 2024 News
IFA calls on Fianna Fáil to clarify position on derogation
Following comments from Fianna Fáil candidate Barry Andrews on Prime Time that he does not support the continuation of the derogation, the IFA has called for clarity on the party's stance.
5 June 2024 News