Brexit – The Irish Perspective

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April 24, 2017
Brexit – The Irish Perspective

Today Tom Murphy was there for agricultural contractors at the heart of European debate.  He attended “Brexit and Beyond: Perspectives on the future of agricultural policy and economic policy”.  Keynote speakers at this important meeting were EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Phil Hogan, Mairead McGuinness, Vice President of the European Parliament, along with leaders in the field…

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PAC Meets Commissioner Hogan

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April 19, 2017
PAC Meets Commissioner Hogan

Following the panel discussion at the recent Forum for the Future of Agriculture in Brussels, Tom Murphy met with Commissioner Phil Hogan. He highlighted the need for the EU to recognise the important role agricultural contractors play in the farming sector.  PAC will continue to bring the case for agricultural contractors straight to the heart…

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Tom Murphy meets Franz Fischler

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April 10, 2017
Tom Murphy meets Franz Fischler

Tom Murphy met up with old friend Franz Fischler on a recent visit to Brussels where both were attending the Forum on the Future of Agriculture.  Fischler, who was Agricultural Commissioner 1995/2004, spoke at the conference, where he called for an imaginative reform of the CAP. At the same time Tom Murphy called for agricultural…

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Brussels – PAC Speaks up for Agri Contractors

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April 7, 2017
Brussels – PAC Speaks up for Agri Contractors

On 28th March Tom Murphy attended the “Forum for the Future of Agriculture” in Brussels, where he made sure that agricultural contractors were represented. Over 2000 delegates from sixty countries were present to discuss the future of agriculture in Europe and beyond. Keynote speakers were Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the UN  and Commissioner Phil…

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Agri-Environmental Conference

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April 6, 2017
Agri-Environmental Conference

Tom Murphy attended the Teagasc Agri-Environmental Conference, 2017 in Tullamore today. Apart from farm gate prices, one of the most significant issues facing Irish farmers is compliance with a raft of environmental requirements set out by the EU. Generally Irish farmers are good guardians of the environment but it is difficult when they have to compete…

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Hazardous Farm Waste Collections

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March 1, 2017
Hazardous Farm Waste Collections

Hazardous Farm Waste Collections in 2016 were a tremendous success. Minister Doyle stated “this scheme is a wonderful example of inter-agency cooperation, but more importantly it is an indicator of how anxious farmers are to dispose of hazardous waste in a fully traceable and environmentally sensitive manner.”  Watch this space for details of the 2017 collection…

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Teagasc – Brexit Meeting

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January 31, 2017
Teagasc – Brexit Meeting

Tom Murphy attended a breakfast meeting, hosted by Teagasc, where the financial implications of Brexit on the agricultural sector were under discussion.  The meeting was attended by major stakeholders, public representatives and delegates from the financial and banking sector.  Murphy attended to ensure there was a voice at the table for agricultural contractors. Most experts agreed…

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Land Drainage Opportunities

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January 8, 2017
Land Drainage Opportunities

PAC Chairman Michael Sheehan and Tom Murphy met with Prof. Gerry Boyle, Director Teagasc, where land drainage was identified as an area where agricultural contractors could expand their businesses.  Indeed at a PAC Conference, Prof. Boyle, said that there would be Teagasc courses available to contractors to equip them with the skills and competence to carry…

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Smart Farming in the Cloud – Brussels Meeting

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October 1, 2016
Smart Farming in the Cloud – Brussels Meeting

Tom Murphy represented agricultural contractors at the debate “Agriculture 4.0 – Smart Farming in the Cloud”  hosted by the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the EU and held in Brussels. The meeting surmised that EU support is essential in order to realise the potential of digital farming.  Debating the main benefits to be…

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