Martin Kenny

To accept an invitation from Sinn Féin to join a Panel Discussion on the future of CAP and Generational Renewal at the Ploughing Championships.

Support for the continuation of ACA programmes in ACRES and Organics and a new programme for Nitrates and Agri Environment Specialists to assist with the vast private sector client base. Also, ACA submitted their views on other EU and National farm programmes.

To have a voice at the forum representing our members

To oppose the introduction of any mandatory restrictions on peat soils. The Ministers must defer any implementation of Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC -2) in 2025 and ensure that the upcoming EU Simplification Package no longer makes GAEC-2 a condition of…

That the Minister must meet with IFA to agree on and implement a consistent and adequately resourced TB scheme, including dealing with infected wildlife, in all counties

That the Minister for Agriculture should immediately pay all ACRES participants who have not received payment with an upfront payment from national funds to be rebalanced later,

Informing stakeholders about Irish forestry and timber issues, policies and programmes; and seeking greater improvements within the sector.

Informing stakeholders about Irish forestry and timber issues, policies and programmes; and seeking greater improvements within the sector.

To highlight that a River Basin Management Plan for Ireland published this week shows the amount of work that is ongoing nationally and at farm level within the agricultural sector to improve water quality.::To highlight that the breadth of new measures and actions that have…

Meeting with Deputy Kenny at the Danone Supply Point in Wexford to share an overview of the Danone business in Ireland, our manufacturing footprint and support for the agrifood sector in the climate transition.

Meeting with politicians at the National Ploughing Championships and discussing farm policy issues.

To emphasise the ongoing challenges faced by farmers.::To advocate for budget funding to support low-income beef, sheep, suckler, and tillage farmers.::To highlight the importance of addressing the mental health struggles experienced by many farmers.::To draw attention to key…

That the Nitrates Derogation must be retained. There are approximately 7,000 farms in derogation across all farming enterprises in Ireland. While the derogation will have a major direct impact on their incomes, the unseen consequences of losing the derogation in rural Ireland…

To propose that the suckler herd in Ireland which is a key national resource that must be protected through meaningful direct supports.::That all trade deals, most particularly Mercosur, that provide increased access to our key EU market for beef must be rejected.::That…

To propose that the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) support a breeder focused incentive scheme for thoroughbred and sport horses through Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) and Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) respectively to support Irish grassroots equine…