Agri Politics
2 candidates in running to be next IFA South Leinster chair
Two candidates are in the running for the position of IFA South Leinster chairman, the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has...
Agri Politics
Two candidates are in the running for the position of IFA South Leinster chairman, the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has...
Forestry
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is calling for an ‘amnesty’ for some forest licences as part of its emergency plan...
Beef
Meat factories have been criticised by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) for the level of price cuts on cow prices...
Agri-Business
The renewal of consanguinity (related persons) relief and consolidation relief under the stamp duty code in the Finance Bill 2020...
Sheep
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been called on by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) to change...
CAP / Schemes
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called for flexibility for farmers with land leases due to expire and who are...
Beef
Meat processors are being called on to reflect the “favourable market conditions” in the UK when paying for cattle. Brendan...
Tillage
Domestic consumption and retail demand “remain buoyant” according to this week’s Potato Market Update from the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA)....
Agri Politics
A detailed submission has been sent to the Minister for Agriculture to resolve the difficulties for farmers and marts operating...
Beef
Following on from the disruption to mart services on Saturday (October 27), there are calls now for flexibility on the...
Beef
As the beef kill begins to rise this month, the trade is stabilising for now. General quotes for steers and...
Agri-Business
The government needs to review the Level 5 operating procedures in marts as a matter of urgency, according to the...
Tillage
The Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s) Horticulture Committee chairperson Paul Brophy has welcomed an increase in the investment aid scheme for...
Agri Politics
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) will have an extra vacancy to be filled at its national and county elections next...
Beef
Agreement has been reached to proceed with the application of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status for Irish Grass Fed Beef...
Tillage
This week the Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s) Potato Market Update stated that lifting progress is at approximately 50%. Many growers...
Agri Politics
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has welcomed what it says is the Department of Agriculture’s understanding of farmers’ concerns in...
Agri Politics
The National Council of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has voted to allow postal ballots for the election of officers...