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Cowen wants CAP to go back to its roots
Amy Forde
New environmental schemes must be separate and distinct from CAP, Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen has said.
27 July 2024 Opinion
Opinion: EU Agriculture Committee may flatten hopes for historical payments
The Irish representation on the European Parliament's agriculture committee comprises four of the Midlands North West MEPs and none from Ireland South.
12 June 2024 News
Big battle for final seats in Brussels
While Seán Kelly, Billy Kelleher and Luke Ming Flanagan will join the four Dublin MEPs in the next parliament, there is a massive fight on for the remaining seven seats.
Independents shake up the farming vote
With just over one week until polling day in the European elections, an Irish Farmers Journal survey has revealed farmer voting intentions.
29 May 2024 News
Cowen to seek rebalancing of CAP towards food production if elected
Barry Cowen says his priorities lie with increasing CAP funding towards food production, reducing paperwork and rewarding farmers for delivery.
27 May 2024 News
Cowen calls for urgent action on renewable projects
The system must be changed in order to meet 2030 energy targets, the Fianna Fáil candidate has urged.
14 May 2024 News
Derogations are necessary for Irish grass-based produce - Cowen
Fianna Fáil TD and former Minister for Agriculture Barry Cowen is running for the European Parliament this year.
11 April 2024 News