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Independent Farmers of Ireland

Independent Farmers demand public enquiry on fertiliser price

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

Independent Farmers demand public enquiry on fertiliser price

The Independent Farmers Organisation of Ireland has called on the government to launch a public enquiry into the pricing of fertiliser.

Letter to the editor: State agencies 'persecuting' farmers during global pandemic

Agri Politics

about 5 years ago

Letter to the editor: State agencies 'persecuting' farmers during global pandemic

In line with public health advice issued by NPHET, we are all acutely aware of the need to act responsibly in the middle of a global pandemic.

IFOI protesters call for VAT change outside department offices in Dublin

Agri Politics

about 6 years ago

IFOI protesters call for VAT change outside department offices in Dublin

Members of the Independent Farmers of Ireland (IFOI) held a protest outside a number of Government offices around Dublin earlier today.

IFOI members protest outside CCPC offices in Dublin

Agri Politics

about 6 years ago

IFOI members protest outside CCPC offices in Dublin

Members of the Independent Farmers of Ireland (IFOI) held a protest outside the offices of the CCPC earlier today, Friday, November 15.

Bord Bia dismisses beef protest labelling allegations

Beef

about 6 years ago

Bord Bia dismisses beef protest labelling allegations

Claims made by a group of protesters in Dublin today that "foreign beef is being labelled as Irish" have been roundly dismissed by Bord Bia.

Agri Politics

about 6 years ago

Protesters demonstrate outside Bord Bia buildings

A group of approximately 25 protesters demonstrated outside Bord Bia headquarters in Dublin earlier today, Friday, November 1.

Protesters demonstrate outside Bord Bia buildings

Beef

about 6 years ago

Dawn Meats rejects 'wholly inaccurate' IFOI injunction claims

Dawn Meats has issued a response to claims made by the Independent Farmers of Ireland (IFOI) that injunctions remain in place on members.

Dawn Meats rejects 'wholly inaccurate' IFOI injunction claims

Agri Politics

about 6 years ago

Taskforce 'must be deferred' until injunctions are lifted - IFOI

A number of protesters remain with injunctions hanging over them, according to the Independent Farmers of Ireland (IFOI).

Taskforce 'must be deferred' until injunctions are lifted - IFOI

Agri Politics

about 6 years ago

Crowds attend IFOI meeting in Athlone and see 3 mediators elected

Three mediators were elected to represent the Independent Farmers of Ireland (IFOI) in beef negotiations following a meeting of the group.

Crowds attend IFOI meeting in Athlone and see 3 mediators elected

Agri Politics

about 6 years ago

Independent Farmers to host meeting in Athlone tonight

The IFoI is hosting an "information evening" in the Sheraton Athlone Hotel, Gleeson Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, tonight.

Independent Farmers to host meeting in Athlone tonight

Beef

about 6 years ago

Restructured protester group states 'clear mandate' going forward

The restructured Independent Farmers of Ireland has issued a statement outlining its position going forward under new representation.

Restructured protester group states 'clear mandate' going forward

Agri Politics

about 6 years ago

Independent Farmer reps resign following midlands meeting

The three original representatives of the Independent Farmers of Ireland group have resigned following a meeting last night.

Independent Farmer reps resign following midlands meeting

Agri-Business

about 6 years ago

Independent Farmers to disband 'once proposals are implemented'

The Independent Farmers of Ireland group will "cease to exist" once the beef taskforce proposal agreed last week is implemented.

Independent Farmers to disband 'once proposals are implemented'

Beef

about 6 years ago

Independent Farmers move to quell rumours of replacements

The national spokespeople of the Independent Farmers of Ireland have moved to quell rumours that there has been a change in representation.

Independent Farmers move to quell rumours of replacements

Beef

about 6 years ago

6 farmer picket lines 'reluctantly decide' to stand down

Six factory-gate protests have decided to stand down from midnight, Friday September 20, it has been confirmed.

6 farmer picket lines 'reluctantly decide' to stand down

Beef

about 6 years ago

6 factory sites 'no longer hold effective protest' with others hold discussions

There is no longer an "effective protest" outside six factories around the country, according to the Independent Farmers of Ireland.

6 factory sites 'no longer hold effective protest' with others hold discussions

Beef

about 6 years ago

Independent Farmers 'neither accept nor reject' beef deal

The Independent Farmers of Ireland have noted that an agreement has been proposed but state they "neither accept nor reject these proposals".

Independent Farmers 'neither accept nor reject' beef deal

Beef

about 6 years ago

Independent Farmers group to participate in beef talks

The Independent Farmers of Ireland group has confirmed that it will be represented at beef stakeholder talks called by Minister Creed.

Independent Farmers group to participate in beef talks

Agri Politics

about 6 years ago

Minister urged to include Independent Farmers reps in talks

Minister Creed has been urged to facilitate the inclusion of Independent Farmer representatives in any future talks on the beef crisis.

Minister urged to include Independent Farmers reps in talks

Agri Politics

about 6 years ago

Independent Farmers seek clarity on latest talks

The Independent Farmers of Ireland has called on Minister Creed to "clarify the situation" on the latest beef talks.

Independent Farmers seek clarity on latest talks

Agri Politics

about 6 years ago

Protesters: Processors 'seem to be using employees as pawns in negotiations'

Independent Farmers of Ireland has rejected claims by MII that it is responsible for 3,000 factory employees being put on short-term notice.

Protesters: Processors 'seem to be using employees as pawns in negotiations'

Beef

about 6 years ago

'Individuals acting on own initiative': Protester group reps temper tractor talk

The Independent Farmers of Ireland spokespeople have stressed that members at a tractor protest in Dublin will be "acting as individuals".

'Individuals acting on own initiative': Protester group reps temper tractor talk

Beef

about 6 years ago

Independent Farmers to 'take on Dublin with tractor protest'

The Independent Farmers of Ireland will drive to Dublin later this week in a tractor protest to "block Dublin shut".

Independent Farmers to 'take on Dublin with tractor protest'

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