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The European Parliament is made up of MEPs from all 27 EU member states. The voice of farmers and agriculture at European level is being squeezed and often lost in policy debates, Irish MEP Colm Markey has warned. Markey, who runs a 300-cow dairy farm in Co Louth, is a relatively new MEP having taken over from Fine Gael’s Mairead McGuinness who moved into the role of European Commissioner. He said he was “surprised” at just how strong the green movement is at European level and in the Eu...

Any attempt to exclude meat from the EU's food promotion policy would "be a betrayal of one of Europe's most significant indigenous sectors".

SHARING OPTIONS: Calves that will be exported to Holland arrive at the lairage where they will be examined by Dept of Ag officials before loading on the lorry for transport. \ Donal O Leary The mortality rate in calves transported from Ireland to continental markets is extremely low at approximately 0.05%, a senior Department of Agriculture official has said. Statements that calves are unwell for weeks following transport were not supported by evidence, ac...

February 23, 2021 2:02 pm A number of political heavyweights – including an MEP and two former ministers – will join some high-profile speakers during two panel discussions on Irish agriculture which are set to take place later this week. The panel discussions will form two halves of the “Hogan Agricultural Seminar”, which is being organised in webinar form by the Young Fine Gael (YFG) Agriculture, Rural and Environmental Affairs Committee. According to the committee, this seminar’s ...

Paula Butterly is the new face in Louth County Council this week after formally replacing Colm Markey as a councillor for the Mid Louth area. Living close to Port Beach, she said she was delighted to be given the opportunity by the branches to serve the people of the area. It is great for a virtual unknown to get this chance. I cant wait to get down to work, she said. Hoping to qualify as a barrister later this year, Paula comes from a rich political background. Her grandfather was JJ Thorne of...

Louth farmers invited to free webinar on farm safety funding initiatives Reporter:  ); Fine Gael Senator John McGahon is hosting an Online Meeting on Farm Safety Funding and Q&A with Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Martin Heydon TD and Colm Markey MEP who sits on the EU Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development.  The purpose of the meeting is to provide an overview on Farm Safety Funding initiatives that can make a real difference to safety on farms. Colm Markey MEP ...

The Fine Gael MEP believes a 25% target could flood the market with organic produce

Broadcasters and radio supporters have been marking World Radio Day with messages on-air and on social media. Organiser of the initiative, UNESCO, is calling on radio stations to celebrate the event’s 10th anniversary and the more than 110 years of radio. Colm Markey MEP tweeted: “On #WorldRadioDay it’s important to acknowledge the vital role local radio has played during the #COVID19ireland pandemic, keeping communities across Ireland up to date on the latest developments. Keep up the g...

NATIONALISTS last night welcomed a commitment from the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that the EUs ruling body is

The local MEP says EU-made cars currently face hefty levies when imported into Ireland from Great Britain.