Agri Politics
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called for Ireland to "stand its ground" in negotiations over the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Rural Life
The IFA wants an "urgent" meeting with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to discuss welfare, traceability protocols.
Agri-Business
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) Dairy Committee is calling for bovine passports, commonly known as blue cards, to be digitised.
An IFA delegation is due to meet Kinisla management this week to discuss farmer concerns in relation to the co-op's new milk supply contract.
The first meeting of the Bord Bia Farmer Forum took place this week, bringing together 100 representatives from the farming sector.
Beef
The IFA is not planning to step back its opposition to Larry Murrin remaining in the position of chair of the board of Bord Bia.
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has confirmed that he will meet with both the IFA and the ICMSA on the Bord Bia governance review.
Up to 100 landowners attended a meeting in relation to the South Kerry Greenway project last evening (Thursday, June 11).
IFA president Francie Gorman is seeking an urgent meeting with Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon on the Bord Bia governance review
The outcome of the Bord Bia review "may not live up to stakeholder expectations", according to Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has welcomed the completion of a governance review at Bord Bia.
A governance review of the board of Bord Bia has in general endorsed chair, Larry Murrin and found that the board is "very capable".
A senator has claimed that an IFA protest about the role of Bord Bia chair, Larry Murrin, earlier this year "damaged demand for Irish beef".
Agriland understands the Bord Bia board is due to meet on Friday (June 12) to discuss a review into the governance of the Irish Food Board.
Environment
The RHO has been described by the IFA as "one of the main bottlenecks" when it comes to moving farmers to renewables.
There should be "no CPO" for recreational greenways across private farmland or family homes, farmers and landowners urged today.
FBD Young Farmer of the Year
The search is officially underway for the 28th FBD Young Farmer of the Year, with applications and nominations opening on Thursday, May 7.
Francie Gorman, president of the IFA, has said that the associaiton's opposition to the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement 'remains absolute'.
Fuel support scheme
IFA president Francie Gorman said it is "vital" that the government fuel support scheme "delivers meaningful cost reductions for farmers".
Ireland's upcoming EU presidency provides a "huge opportunity" as discussions around the next CAP budget continue, the IFA has said.
The participants have been selected for a 2026 initiative to develop potential "leaders" in farming and agri-politics.
N.Ireland
The Belfast Miss Great Britain contest finalist 2026 wants to use her voice to make sure the next generation sees a future in farming.
A fuel scheme offering a rebate of up to 20c/L on green diesel "will be easier than people think", an IFA meeting in Co. Kerry heard.
