Agri Politics
The IFA has reiterated that it is totally opposed to the use of Complusory Purchase Orders (CPOs) for greenway projects.
The IFA president Francie Gorman has told Agriland he is "really concerned" about the future of Ireland's nitrates derogation.
Rural Life
President of the IFA Francie Gorman has said that the organisation "does not support any candidate in this election or any other election".
The IFA said that there is "a lot of concern" among farmers about the proposed Dundalk to Carlingford Greenway project.
Dairy
The Irish Farmers' Assocation (IFA) has warned that a retailer price war could finish year-round production of milk.
Agri-Business
Reduced farm productivity caused by regulation is the key reason for recent food price increases, according to the IFA.
Francie Gorman said the TB action plan, that was launched today by Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon, contains "some positive aspects".
Farmers have expressed their lack of confidence in the 'safeguards' that are to be included in the...
The IFA president Francie Gorman said now is the time for the Irish government to "stand up" for farmers on the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
A delegation from the IFA has met with Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers on Budget 2026.
IFA president Francie Gorman said the EU-US trade agreement will have an overall negative impact, particularly for the tillage sector.
Beef
Francie Gorman has said that the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) remains "absolutely pivotal" to the future of Irish livestock farming.
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) president has called for further measures to deal with the threat of bluetongue.
The IFA has said the European Commission must be "faced down" on proposals for the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget.
The president of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has called for clarity on the government's...
The president of the IFA said securing a robust, dedicated and inflation-adjusted CAP budget is "an essential starting point".
The president of the IFA has welcomed a reported increase in family farm incomes, but warned that vulnerable sectors are still struggling.
Francie Gorman has met with officials from the commission department responsible for the EU's budget to reiterate farmer fears over CAP.
Francie Gorman has said that the EU Commission gave protestors a "good hearing" at the CAP protest in Brussels today (May 20).
IFA president Francie Gorman has called on Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon to grant additional powers to the Agri-Food Regulator.
IFA president, Francie Gorman has said that changes to the CAP budget would have a "devastating impact" on supports for rural Ireland.
Minister Heydon has been called on to provide draft proposals for addressing TB figures before an emergency meeting taking place next week.
IFA president Francie Gorman has met with the ambassador of France to Ireland to discuss a range of issues, particularly Mercosur.
