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Factory feedlot buyers switch focus to quality heifers at the ringside

October 13, 2018

Although a topic of much debate recently, factory feedlot buyers are continuing to make their presence felt at the ringside. However, many are…

IFA needs a ‘shake-up’ of young blood

October 11, 2018

Agri Politics

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) needs a “shake-up” of new young staff and members, according to former president Eddie Downey. Speaking to presenter…

‘IFA needs structure to help farmers – not protect staff’

October 11, 2018

Agri Politics

Farming organisations should be organised in a way that helps the farmer in the best possible way – as opposed to protecting its…

Downey dismisses calls for feedlot ban

October 9, 2018

Beef

The former president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), Eddie Downey, recently dismissed calls for feedlots to be banned in Ireland. Speaking at…

‘IFA needs radical reform to remain relevant for future generations’ – Downey

October 5, 2018

Agri Politics

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) must undergo “radical reform” if it is to remain relevant for future generations, former IFA president, Eddie Downey,…

Downey: ‘Payment on a suckler cow is wrong – I’d give it on a calf’

September 24, 2018

Beef

Calls for a €200 payment per suckler cow have been described as “wrong” by the former president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA),…

Downey appointed to board of directors at Farmer Business Developments

June 8, 2018

Agri-Business

Eddie Downey, the former president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), has been appointed to the board of directors at Farmer Business Developments.…

Downey joins minister’s advisory group

May 24, 2018

Agri Politics

Eddie Downey, the former president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), has been elected to the Fine Gael (FG) Agricultural Affairs Committee. The…

Eddie Downey meets IFA to ‘resolve outstanding issues’

March 22, 2018

Agri Politics

AgriLand can confirm that “constructive” talks were held between the board of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) and its former president Eddie Downey this…

Date set for IFA National Council meeting

March 12, 2018

Agri Politics

The Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s) much-anticipated National Council meeting will take place in Dublin on Wednesday week, March 21. The meeting – which…

Should Downey get the chance to tell his story?

February 28, 2018

Agri Politics

Eddie Downey, the former president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), has asked for an invitation to speak, in camera, at the farm…

Date set for initial Pat Smith Vs IFA High Court proceedings

August 10, 2016

Agri-Business

The IFA’s former General Secretary, Pat Smith, has lodged papers with the High Court in relation to his defamation proceedings against his former…

Eddie Downey retained as IFA representative on FBD board

June 22, 2016

Agri-Business

Former IFA President Eddie Downey has been nominated to the board of FBD Holdings as the IFA representative. Downey did not seek re-appointment…

Pat Smith launches second High Court case against IFA

April 25, 2016

Agri-Business

The former General Secretary of the IFA Pat Smith has initiated a second High Court action against the IFA. Smith initiated defamation proceedings…

Eddie Downey: I feel responsible for the fact we are now going forward with a new IFA

April 23, 2016

Agri-Business

The former President of the IFA Eddie Downey has said that he feels responsible the IFA is going forward with as a new…

FBD pays ex-boss Langford €180,000 in consultancy fees, after €85m loss

April 1, 2016

Agri-Business

FBD is paying its former chief executive €16,300 a month in consultancy fees, in spite of the insurer’s “unsatisfactory” financial performance last year.…