Beef
'No basis' for cattle price pressure amid stronger beef markets
There is no basis for pressure on cattle prices from the factories, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). Commenting...
Beef
There is no basis for pressure on cattle prices from the factories, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). Commenting...
Beef
Letters issued to over 200 complainants by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) last week “treated farmers with contempt”,...
Agri-Business
The resumption of auction rings at the marts from tomorrow, Monday, June 8, under the new Department of Agriculture ‘safe...
Dairy
Co-ops have been called on to “reflect on the significant dairy product price improvements” of the last six weeks, which...
CAP / Schemes
Direct payments to farmers selected for inspection by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine will not be delayed...
CAP / Schemes
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has told the European Commissioner for Agriculture that the approximate 9% cut...
Environment
Farmers, rural dwellers and members of the public are being urged by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) to be vigilant...
CAP / Schemes
On Wednesday of this week (May 27), the European Commission issued a revised set of proposals for the EU Budget...
Rural Life
People who are recording pranks with farm machinery for uploading on the TikTok social media channel have been deemed a...
Dairy
Most milk processors should follow the example set by north-west co-op Aurivo and hold their milk prices for May, according...
Agri Politics
Farmers must put safety first on their farms – because not doing so puts them, their children and their neighbours...
CAP / Schemes
The payment of almost €500,000 under the Hen Harrier Programme has been welcomed by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). Commenting,...
Sheep
Lamb trade remains solid with tight supplies of spring lamb and strong demand driven by the end of Ramadan and...
Beef
Cattle prices continue to strengthen driven by tighter supplies and strong retail demand, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA)....
Tillage
Mark Browne, the chairperson of the Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s) grain committee, welcomed yesterday’s, May 13, announcement by Glanbia Ireland...
Dairy
The 1c/L April milk price cut announced early this week by both Glanbia and Lakeland was a further blow to...
CAP / Schemes
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has issued “principles” for the extension of the Green, Low-Carbon, Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS). Michael Biggins,...
Pig/Poultry
Pig compound feed prices have moved out of line with ingredient costs, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National...