Farmers will meet climate targets, says IFA Agriculture will reach its target of a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, if farmers get the right support and emissions are measured fairly, according … Business • 24 Jan
Pay rises for Irish Farmers' Association top officials The Irish Farmers' Association has announced salary increases for its top officials. Ireland • 12 Apr 22
Horticulture sector calls for ban on below-cost selling Tomato producers and the IFA have called for a ban on below-cost selling of horticultural produce in Irish supermarkets. Business • 23 Mar 22
Farmer protests at Dunnes Stores to continue overnight A protest by farmers at Dunnes Stores branches in Cork and Monaghan is set to continue overnight. Ireland • 14 Feb 22
IFA warns consumers to expect higher food prices The President of the Irish Farmers' Association has warned consumers they should expect higher food prices. Business • 27 Jan 22
Dáil passes Climate Action Bill The Dáil has passed the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill, with 129 TDs supporting the Bill and 10 opposing it in the final … Ireland • 16 Jun 21
Lidl sues IFA over allegedly defamatory claims Lidl Ireland has told the High Court that allegations made by the Irish Farmers Association that the supermarket chain has misled its customers and that … Business • 24 Mar 21
Mixed reaction from agri-food sector to Brexit deal The Irish Farmers Association has said the deal reached between the EU and the UK is a relief, but that it will pose significant difficulties … Business • 24 Dec 20
EU announces €80m in supports for agri-food sector The European Commission has said it is to implement a series of measures to assist the agri-food sector as a result of the impact of … Ireland • 22 Apr 20
IFA stage beef protest at Tesco distribution centre Members of the Irish Farmers' Association have staged a protest outside a Tesco distribution centre in north Co Dublin. Ireland • 11 Dec 19
Cattle prices the key issue as Beef Taskforce meets The first meeting of the Government's Beef Market Taskforce has concluded. Ireland • 03 Dec 19
Voting set to begin to elect new IFA president Voting is set to begin to elect the next president of the Irish Farmers' Association. Regional • 25 Nov 19
Cautious welcome to Brexit deal from business groups Business group Ibec said it was encouraged by the agreement between the EU and UK on a new Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. Business • 18 Oct 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
€50m EU aid fund agreed for Irish beef farmers The European Commission has agreed a €50 million exceptional aid fund for Irish beef farmers. Ireland • 16 May 19
IFA opposing sale of Meath farm by vulture fund The Irish Farmers' Association is opposing the sale of an active farm in Co Meath by so-called vulture fund firm Cerberus Promontoria, which acquired a … Ireland • 12 Sep 18
IFA 2018: New tech on show at Europe's largest show New smart and wireless speakers were the biggest announcements on the first day of the IFA technology show in Germany. Technology • 30 Aug 18
IFA: Samsung focuses on wearables at Berlin show Samsung has unveiled a trio of new wearables aimed at fitness enthusiasts and music lovers. Technology • 31 Aug 17
Sony launches smart speaker and phones at IFA Sony has unveiled a new voice-controlled smart speaker designed to rival the Amazon Echo and Google Home. Technology • 31 Aug 17
Tech industry flocks to Berlin as IFA gets underway Sony, Samsung and LG are among the technology giants expected to unveil new gadgets at the IFA trade show in Berlin this week. Technology • 30 Aug 17
IFA urges priority for farming in Brexit talks The Irish Farmers' Association has said that the implications for Irish agriculture are so serious that farming has to be first in the Government and … Brexit • 08 Mar 17
Farmers protest in Dublin over payment delays Around 100 farmers participated in an IFA organised protest outside the Department of Agriculture in Dublin to highlight their anger over delays in payments to … News • 31 Jan 17
Government loses vote on farm compensation fund The Government has lost a vote in the Dáil on a motion seeking to compensate tillage farmers for lost crops during bad weather. News • 19 Jan 17
Samsung freshens up its smartwatch offering Samsung has revealed two new versions of its Gear smartwatch line, adding water resistance to its wearables for the first time. Technology • 02 Sep 16
Voting in IFA election gets under way Voting in the 15th IFA Presidential election began this evening and will continue over the next 16 days. Agriculture and Marine • 29 Mar 16
