Downey has 'no regrets' over IFA resignation Eddie Downey has said he does not regret his decision to resign as president of the Irish Farmers’ Association last week and feels he was … News • 01 Dec 15
Downey resigns from IFA presidency Eddie Downey has announced he is resigning as president of the Irish Farmers' Association. Ireland • 25 Nov 15
Coveney welcomes IFA President's move to step back Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has welcomed the decision of IFA President Eddie Downey to step back from his role. Ireland • 24 Nov 15
IFA leader demands action to protect viability Irish Farmers' Association President Eddie Downey has demanded action from politicians in Dublin and Brussels to restore farm profitability. News • 28 Jan 15
IFA concern over Coveney's additional portfolio The President of The Irish Farmers Association Eddie Downey has said he hopes the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, will not … News • 12 Jul 14
Coveney rejects IFA criticism over beef prices Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has rejected as untrue criticism from IFA President Eddie Downey that he is sleep-walking through the crisis engulfing farmers over … News • 18 Jun 14
Row over legislation to protect food producers The IFA has called on Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney to intervene in a row that has flared up with Minister Richard Bruton relating to … News • 29 May 14
IFA calls for new charter of farmers' rights New IFA President Eddie Downey has said a new charter of farmers' rights is required to remove the fear surrounding inspections and to guarantee farmers … News • 14 Jan 14
IFA says supermarket price war is 'outrageous' The IFA has warned that food standards are likely to drop as a result of a pre-Christmas price war between supermarkets, which is driving down … News • 18 Dec 13
Downey elected new IFA President Meath farmer Eddie Downey has been elected as the 14th President of the Irish Farmers' Association. News • 17 Dec 13
