IFA says current CAP reform proposals 'unacceptable' The Irish Farmers' Association has warned that the current CAP reform proposals are unacceptable as negotiations in Brussels over new requirements for farmers are expected ... Agriculture • 27 May
Farmers urged to stay overnight in Dublin Farmers protesting in Dublin have been urged to stay in the city overnight. Ireland • 16 Jan 20
Retailers 'kingmakers' in beef price process - IFA The Government's task force to deal with issues in the beef sector has met for a second time in Dublin. Ireland • 09 Jan 20
Origin Enterprises' shares slump as it warns on profits Shares in agri-services group Origin Enterprises slumped over 7% today as it cautioned that its full year operating profit is now expected to be lower ... Business • 20 Nov 19
Concerns beef blockades may continue at factory gates The beef talks have ended in agreement following 36 hours of negotiations but there are growing concerns blockades on factory gates are set to continue. Ireland • 15 Sep 19
Beef dispute causing 'availability issues', says Aldi German retailer Aldi has said the beef dispute is causing availability issues with produce in its stores. Ireland • 12 Sep 19
Creed proposes talks between farmers, processors resume Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has proposed the resumption of beef talks between farming organisations and beef processors. Ireland • 12 Sep 19
Farmers discuss concerns over beef prices Over 1,000 farmers from around the country met in Ballinasloe, Co Galway this evening to discuss concerns over beef prices. Connacht • 09 May 19
New €300m Future Growth Loan Scheme for SMEs A new loan scheme for SMEs and farmers will see €300m being made available for them to support their strategic long-term investment plans after Brexit. Business • 27 Mar 19
17,000 beef farmers join forces over prices Beef farmers say they are struggling to stay in business due to a significant drop in the price they receive from meat processing factories. Ireland • 05 Feb 19
IFA President calls for support for beef farmers The President of the Irish Farmers' Association has accused Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed of "standing idly by" as beef farming "goes down the tubes". Ireland • 03 Oct 18
IFA issue broad welcome to Budget 2017 Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) President Joe Healy welcomed much of Budget 2017, claiming that the Government responded positively to their farm income campaign as Finance ... Budget 2017 • 11 Oct 16
Creed: Ireland will not turn its back on UK market Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has said Ireland will not turn its back on the UK beef market, which he described as the "most lucrative" ... News • 08 Jul 16
Protest over River Shannon dredging 'refusal' Farmers have held a protest in Banagher, Co Offaly, over what they claim is the refusal of the National Parks and Wildlife Service to allowing ... News • 09 Apr 16
Farmers protest over proposed meat factory sale Farmers have rallied outside the Slaney meat factory near Bunclody in Co Wexford to demand that the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney intervene to prevent ... News • 07 Feb 16
EU to release €500m in emergency aid for farmers The EU has announced it will release €500m to aid European farmers hit by plunging milk and meat prices, partly blamed on a Russian embargo. News • 07 Sep 15
Farmers angry over EU payment list publication The President of the IFA, Eddie Downey, has said that farmers are extremely angry that the Department of Agriculture has published full details on its ... News • 30 May 15
Glanbia members approve €32m payment to farmers Glanbia Co-operative Society members are meeting in Co Kilkenny to approve the payment of €32m in price supports to dairy and grain farmers. News • 05 Feb 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
300 farmers protest outside Kenny's Mayo office Between 250 and 300 farmers have been protesting outside Taoiseach Enda Kenny's constituency office in Castlebar, Co Mayo this afternoon, according to gardaí. News • 05 Dec 14
Farmers call on Hogan to increase milk price Dairy farmers have called on European Union Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan to significantly increase the EU intervention price for milk to avert a major ... News • 03 Dec 14
Hogan says processors driving down beef prices European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan has accused supermarkets and meat processors in Ireland of "squeezing" farmers and driving down the price of beef because ... News • 18 Nov 14
Coveney says Beef Forum can deliver progress The 48-hour nationwide protest by farmers at meat factories has ended with farmers vowing to return to the factory gates if the prices they receive ... News • 11 Nov 14
Banks becoming more supportive of SMEs - CRO The Credit Review Office has said that banks are becoming generally supportive towards small and medium enterprises. Business • 10 Nov 14
Beef farmers continue 48-hour protest over prices Farmers are continuing their 48-hour protest at meat plants across the country in a bitter dispute over beef prices. News • 11 Nov 14
