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Addition of new walking trails 'a boost for rural tourism'

Rural Life

about 4 years ago

Addition of new walking trails 'a boost for rural tourism'

The addition of 31 new walking trails across 13 counties to the National Walks Scheme has bee described as a "boost for rural tourism".

Fears of western farm exodus if proper supports aren't allocated

Agri Politics

over 4 years ago

Fears of western farm exodus if proper supports aren't allocated

Concerns have been raised of an eventual but inevitable farming exodus along the western coasts and...

IFA encourages farmers to apply for National Walks Scheme

Rural Life

over 6 years ago

IFA encourages farmers to apply for National Walks Scheme

Farmers have been encouraged to apply for the National Walks Scheme, which is set to double the number of national walks.

Microchip dog laws need to be enforced - McCarthy

Sheep

almost 7 years ago

Microchip dog laws need to be enforced - McCarthy

Stricter enforcement needs to be brought in for the microchipping of dogs, according to the chair of the IFA's hill committee Flor McCarthy.

The IFA election count in numbers and pictures

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

The IFA election count in numbers and pictures

IFA election as Galwayman Joe Healy becomes the 15th President of the IFA.

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

Joe Healy elected IFA President after landslide victory

After taking a dominant lead early in the morning, Galwayman Joe Healy has been elected the 15th President of the IFA.

Joe Healy elected IFA President after landslide victory

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

Who will be elected the next IFA President?

Today, April 19, is the day that the IFA finds out who the new President of the association is following weeks of debates and voting.

Who will be elected the next IFA President?

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

High voter numbers as IFA Election voting comes to a close

IFA members have finished voting to elect the next President of the IFA and the counting of the votes will start on Tuesday.

High voter numbers as IFA Election voting comes to a close

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

Delays for 5,000 TAMS II approvals 'unacceptable' to farmers

Some 6,000 farmers have applied to TAMS II to date and of these only 1,000 of these applicants have received full or part approval.

Delays for 5,000 TAMS II approvals 'unacceptable' to farmers

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

Wide range in voter turnout for IFA election

IFA Election voting is continuing around the country this week as members decide on what candidate they want to front the association.

Wide range in voter turnout for IFA election

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

IFA levies - candidates pressed on alternative ways to source €4.7m

The issue of IFA levies and, in particular, the meat processors collecting levies on behalf of the IFA, and the three presidential candidates outlined their position on levies in Offaly.

IFA levies - candidates pressed on alternative ways to source €4.7m

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

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 the Meath IFA presidential debate in Navan on Wednesday night.

Meath IFA backs Downey and blames Laois 'mafia' for his downfall

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

Live: IFA election debate from Meath

Tonight's IFA election debate from Meath is the second last night out for the candidates with the debates due to finish on Monday night in Offaly.

Live: IFA election debate from Meath

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

The future of IFA protests, according to the presidential candidates

One theme that has come up time and time again at the IFA presidential debates is the that of protests.

The future of IFA protests, according to the presidential candidates

Opinion

over 9 years ago

What's facing the new IFA president?

As IFA debates between the presidential candidate draw to a close, the debates have given the future IFA President a glimpse of the future

What's facing the new IFA president?

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

Skeletons in the closet and farm incomes all feature in the Louth IFA debate

Bord Bia and the power of the retailers were two key points that were raised at tonight’s IFA debate in Edmonstown, Co. Louth.

Skeletons in the closet and farm incomes all feature in the Louth IFA debate

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

Live: IFA election debate from Dublin

Tonight's IFA debate is coming to you from Dublin, where the presidential and deputy candidates will face questions from the floor of the (aptly-named) White House hotel, which is located just off the N2.

Live: IFA election debate from Dublin

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

Live: IFA election debate from Mullingar

11:20 PM And that’s all for tonight guys! Thanks for tuning in! 11:13 PM One minute each to wrap up...

Live: IFA election debate from Mullingar

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

General Election result means IFA experience more important than ever - McCarthy

IFA Presidential Candidate, Flor McCarthy has said that the outcome of the General Election raises significant challenges for the farming sector.

General Election result means IFA experience more important than ever - McCarthy

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

IFA levies and pre-nuptial agreements strike a cord at IFA Limerick debate

Wednesday night's IFA presidential debate in Limerick was dominated by talk of money - from the IFA levies to the value of pre-nuptial agreements.

IFA levies and pre-nuptial agreements strike a cord at IFA Limerick debate

Agri-Business

almost 10 years ago

Falling farm incomes and reform dominate the first IFA Election debate

The first IFA Election debate took place last night (Monday) at Racket Hall in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.

Falling farm incomes and reform dominate the first IFA Election debate

Agri-Business

almost 10 years ago

IFA election debates: live blog from first debate in Roscrea

The IFA election presidential debates start tonight in North Tipperary and we'll bring you full coverage from the first debate in our live blog.

IFA election debates: live blog from first debate in Roscrea

Agri-Business

almost 10 years ago

IFA presidential debates start tonight in Tipperary

IFA members are being encouraged to attend its presidential debates, which start tonight in Roscrea, Tipperary.

IFA presidential debates start tonight in Tipperary

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