James Browne

Meetings to discuss the Greyhound Industry Bill; participation in Bring Your Dog to Work Day through social media

To seek a meeting to highlight current drought situation in the County and the crisis that exists on farms

Seeking an increase in the EU Budget from 1% to 1.2% of GNI (Gross National Income) to provide for an increase in the CAP Budget::CAP 2020 must increase farm incomes and close the gap with other sectors in society::This is to reflect the recovery and growth in the European…

To review proposal that 50% of slurries have to be spread by mid - June, to review the commencement of this requirement until the end of 2019. Allowing farmers to purchase the necessary low emission equipment and provide a reasonable time-frame for compliance.::That everything…

There must be a strong CAP budget. It must have two elements; Direct Payments supporting active farmers and a well-funded Rural Development Programme::Our European Leaders must provide a strong budget. That Member States will have to contribute more to the EU budget to make up…

Requesting a review on the commencement of the requirement, that 50% of slurries have to be spread by mid-June, until the end of 2019. This will allow farmers to purchase the necessary low emission equipment and provide a reasonable time frame for compliance.::That everything…

That horticulture growers affected by Storm Emma receive Government support.::To create an awareness with Government of the damage on the ground on horticulture enterprises, particularly in Co. Wexford resulting from Storm Emma.

To highlight that the TB eradication programme is an enormous cost and burden for all farmers throughout the country. Eradication of the disease in the shortest feasible timeframe must be the objective but this will not be done cheaply and cannot be just about tightening…

Support for the campaign on social media

Support for the campaign on social media

Support amendment in Greyhound Industry Bill 2017 that would see inclusion of white list of countries to which Irish Greyhounds can be exported.

Remove restrictions on planting productive marginal land::Reintroduce farmer forest premium payment differential::Compensate farmers appropriately for all land they are obliged to set aside for environmental enhancement::Reduce red tape in the forest Road Scheme::Providing…

To improve existing compensation package in relation to TB eradication programme