Agri Politics
Former IFA president Downey to head new Fine Gael agriculture forum
Former president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Eddie Downey has been chosen to head a new forum within Fine...
Eddie Downey
Beef
Factory feedlot buyers switch focus to quality heifers at the ringside
Although a topic of much debate recently, factory feedlot buyers are continuing to make their presence felt at the ringside....
Agri Politics
IFA needs a 'shake-up' of young blood
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) needs a “shake-up” of new young staff and members, according to former president Eddie Downey....
Agri Politics
'IFA needs structure to help farmers - not protect staff'
Farming organisations should be organised in a way that helps the farmer in the best possible way – as opposed...
Beef
Downey dismisses calls for feedlot ban
The former president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), Eddie Downey, recently dismissed calls for feedlots to be banned in...
Agri Politics
'IFA needs radical reform to remain relevant for future generations' - Downey
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) must undergo “radical reform” if it is to remain relevant for future generations, former IFA...
Beef
Downey: 'Payment on a suckler cow is wrong - I'd give it on a calf'
Calls for a €200 payment per suckler cow have been described as “wrong” by the former president of the Irish...
Agri-Business
Downey appointed to board of directors at Farmer Business Developments
Eddie Downey, the former president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), has been appointed to the board of directors at...
Agri Politics
Downey joins minister's advisory group
Eddie Downey, the former president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), has been elected to the Fine Gael (FG) Agricultural...
Agri Politics
Eddie Downey meets IFA to 'resolve outstanding issues'
AgriLand can confirm that “constructive” talks were held between the board of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) and its former president...
Agri Politics
Date set for IFA National Council meeting
The Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s) much-anticipated National Council meeting will take place in Dublin on Wednesday week, March 21. The...
Agri Politics
Should Downey get the chance to tell his story?
Eddie Downey, the former president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), has asked for an invitation to speak, in camera,...
Agri-Business
Date set for initial Pat Smith Vs IFA High Court proceedings
The IFA’s former General Secretary, Pat Smith, has lodged papers with the High Court in relation to his defamation proceedings...
Agri-Business
Eddie Downey retained as IFA representative on FBD board
Former IFA President Eddie Downey has been nominated to the board of FBD Holdings as the IFA representative. Downey did...
Agri-Business
Pat Smith launches second High Court case against IFA
The former General Secretary of the IFA Pat Smith has initiated a second High Court action against the IFA. Smith...
Agri-Business
Eddie Downey: I feel responsible for the fact we are now going forward with a new IFA
The former President of the IFA Eddie Downey has said that he feels responsible the IFA is going forward with...
Agri-Business
FBD pays ex-boss Langford €180,000 in consultancy fees, after €85m loss
FBD is paying its former chief executive €16,300 a month in consultancy fees, in spite of the insurer’s “unsatisfactory” financial...
Agri-Business
Meath IFA backs Downey and blames Laois 'mafia' for his downfall
The former President of IFA Eddie Downey was ‘thrown under a bus’ and deserves and apology, according to those at...
