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CAP simplification plan will save farmers money - Commission
James Hanly
The proposals will now be submitted to the European Parliament and the European Council for adoption.
6 May 2025 News
Cowen proposes third pillar for CAP budget from 2028
Greater environmental ambition should be rewarded through the creation of a third pillar in CAP, according to MEP Barry Cowen.
25 March 2025 Climate and environment
Minister insists GAEC 2 is ‘not something that will be in place forever’
Minister Heydon has denied GAEC 2 requirements are a form of land designation, adding that the rules may be changed with the next CAP in 2028.
Future of dairy and beef farming discussed at event in European Parliament
Retaining the nitrates derogation was to the fore of the agenda at the event, which was attended by DII and MII.
20 March 2025 News
Farmers recognised for reduction in nitrates levels in rivers
The EPA's early insights nitrogen indicator for 2024 shows that nitrogen levels in rivers have reduced in 2024 compared with 2023.
19 March 2025 News
Barry Cowen on the EU’s budget and ‘alarmism’ about rewetting
MEP Barry Cowen discusses EU plans to cut red tape, pressure on the CAP budget and his views on rewetting.
5 March 2025 News
INHFA seeks €350/week retirement scheme
The INHFA said any potential retirement scheme needs a payment rate amounting to €18,200 annually.
5 February 2025 News
‘Retaining Ireland’s nitrates derogation is top of my agenda’ - Cowen
Irish MEP Barry Cowen has said that retaining the derogation tops his agenda in Brussels, alongside fairness in trade deals and the next CAP.
28 January 2025 News
Brexit, Beef Plan, COVID-19 and Golfgate
From Brexit to COVID-19 and Golfgate, with the protests by the Beef Pan Movement and dairy farmers over the derogation cut, the last decade has had its fair share of controversy.
22 January 2025 News
Cowen gets key job on future of EU farming and CAP report
Barry Cowen said that a key focus of his CAP reform agenda will be the creation of a third distinct environmental pillar.
17 December 2024 News
Common sense needed on new calf transport proposals - Mullooly
Limiting animal road journey times, increasing space allowances on lorries and minimum travel ages are among the new calf transport proposals.
12 December 2024 News
Agriculture can't be sacrificed to boost European car manufacturing - Cowen
The Mercosur deal must not leave Irish farmers at a disadvantage, Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen has said.
3 December 2024 News