Agri-Business
The deadline for nominations for the position of IFA Treasurer was this morning and the IFA has confirmed that there were two nominations.
Beef
IFA National Chairman, Jer Bergin, has called on the Minister for Agriculture to reject the draft offer from the EU for increased imports from the Mercosur countries.
An investigation by the EU Commission may be imminent after a report into the fertiliser industry found trade barriers are costing European farmers.
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny said he always valued the opportunity to engage with IFA members and acknowledge the role the IFA has played in over 60 years in rural Ireland.
There will be no IFA presidential date set until at least January, the Executive Council of the IFA decided yesterday (Tuesday).
The IFA has appointed a new Chairman - Jer Bergin - who will uphold the role of IFA President until a new official President is elected.
IFA election campaigns, including that of the president, are part paid for by IFA headquarters, Agriland can reveal.
