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Microchip dog laws need to be enforced – McCarthy

January 10, 2019

Stricter enforcement needs to be brought in for the microchipping of dogs, according to the chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association’s National Hill…

The IFA election count in numbers and pictures

April 19, 2016

Agri-Business

This evening the IFA election came to a close as Galwayman Joe Healy was elected the 15th President of the IFA. It comes…

Joe Healy elected IFA President after landslide victory

April 19, 2016

Agri-Business

Joe Healy has been elected the 15th President of the IFA following a landslide victory today. Healy took a dominant lead in the…

Who will be elected the next IFA President?

April 19, 2016

Agri-Business

Today, April 19, is the day that the IFA finds out who the new President of the association is following weeks of election…

High voter numbers as IFA Election voting comes to a close

April 15, 2016

Agri-Business

IFA members across the country have finished voting to elect the 15th President of the IFA and the counting of the votes will…

Delays for 5,000 TAMS II approvals ‘unacceptable’ to farmers

April 10, 2016

Agri-Business

IFA Rural Development Chairman Flor McCarthy has said that the delays in getting approvals are unacceptable to farmers. Some 6,000 farmers have applied to…

Wide range in voter turnout for IFA election

April 5, 2016

Agri-Business

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

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

March 30, 2016

Agri-Business

The issue of IFA levies and, in particular, the meat processors collecting levies on behalf of the IFA has been a hot topic…

Meath IFA backs Downey and blames Laois ‘mafia’ for his downfall

March 24, 2016

Agri-Business

The former President of IFA Eddie Downey was ‘thrown under a bus’ and deserves and apology, according to those at the Meath IFA…

Live: IFA election debate from Meath

March 23, 2016

Agri-Business

11:50 PM Tonight was probably the liveliest meeting of the campaign and I suspect the candidates actually enjoyed it. Meath has to be…

The future of IFA protests, according to the presidential candidates

March 18, 2016

Agri-Business

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

What’s facing the new IFA president?

March 17, 2016

Opinion

As the IFA debates between the three presidential candidate draw to a close – the final debate will take place in Tullamore, on…

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

March 17, 2016

Agri-Business

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

Live: IFA election debate from Dublin

March 11, 2016

Agri-Business

11:08 PM That’s a wrap so, thanks for tuning in tonight 11:07 PM And we’re on the final wrap up speeches…it’s been a…

Live: IFA election debate from Mullingar

March 4, 2016

Agri-Business

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

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

March 4, 2016

Agri-Business

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