European commissioner-designate for agriculture Christophe Hansen said he wants to champion a CAP that supports small farmers.
SUBSCRIBER ONLYIt comes ahead of a debate in the European Parliament on the report on the strategic dialogue for the future of EU agriculture.
Commissioner McGuinness warned that member states will have to agree to send more tax revenue to Brussels if new funding streams are to be created for farmers.
MEP Nina Carberry stated that allowing an EU-Mercosur free trade deal to go ahead in its current form would subject Irish farmers to double standards.
The main issues discussed in the meeting at Ballyragget plant were the importance of retaining the nitrates derogation beyond 2025 and the position of Ireland’s farming, dairy and grain sectors.
Former EU agri trade official is among the speakers lined up for the ASA’s 2024 conference in Kilkenny.
The Sligo/Leitrim TD was previously Agriculture Spokesperson from 2016-2019, and is currently a member of the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee.
The Sligo-Leitrim TD will succeed Claire Kerrane as Sinn Féin Agriculture and Rural Affairs spokesperson, the fourth person to fill the role since the last general election.
Green MEPs agreed to back von der Leyen after she pledged to continue to commit to Europe’s green transition.
MEP Nina Carberry has taken a seat at the European Parliament's budget committee which will feed into negotiations on the next CAP's budget.