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 president has full support, say officers The vice president of the Connacht IFA, Tom Turley, has insisted that there is full support for the group's president Eddie Downey. News • 23 Nov 15
IFA general secretary earned €535k in 2013 The salary of former general secretary of the Irish Farmers' Association has been revealed at a meeting of the organisation's executive council in Portlaoise. News • 23 Nov 15
Samsung expands its range of smart home devices Samsung has unveiled a new line of smart products that will enable people to control and monitor their homes remotely. Business • 03 Sep 15
Govt must defend Irish farming interests - IFA The Irish Farmers Association has called on the Government to take a strong role and defend the interests of Irish agriculture in the ongoing trade ... News • 24 Mar 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
Simon Coveney chairing Beef Forum The fourth meeting of the Beef Forum chaired by Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney is now under way at the Department of Agriculture Laboratory Complex ... News • 12 Nov 14
Farmers in 48-hour protest over beef prices A 48-hour protest by farmers outside meat factories is under way at 14 locations. News • 10 Nov 14
Blockade of beef factories set to go-ahead A 48-hour nationwide blockade of beef factories by the IFA is to go-ahead tomorrow after talks between farmers and beef industry representatives broke down late ... News • 08 Nov 14
IFA to meet with factories ahead of blockade Pressure is mounting on beef farmers to call off a 48-hour blockade of meat factories, planned for this weekend. News • 07 Nov 14
Situation between IFA and beef factories 'tense' The Irish Farmers Association has said that the situation between themselves and beef factories has become extremely tense. News • 05 Nov 14
Beef Forum brings agreement for negotiation period The third meeting of the Beef Forum set up by the Minister for Agriculture to address the issues of the ongoing beef crisis ended with ... News • 30 Oct 14
Farmers camp overnight as part of 24 hour protest Protesters will camp outside 30 meat factories across the country tonight as part of the first nationwide farmer blockade in almost 15 years. News • 28 Oct 14
IFA waiting for Tesco response on labelling The IFA has said it is expecting a a response from Tesco within a week about a labelling proposal for Irish beef that they hope ... News • 05 Sep 14
Farmers gather to voice concern over beef crisis Hundreds of farmers gathered in Castlerea Co Roscommon tonight, for the second regional meeting organised by the Irish Farmers Association to discuss the ongoing beef ... News • 04 Sep 14
Samsung, Sony unveil new gadgets in Berlin Samsung has unveiled a suite of new products, including a mobile virtual reality headset, ahead of the opening of this year's IFA electronics show in ... Business • 04 Sep 14
Farmers concerned by beef prices and age limits The President of the Irish Farmers Association has said a forum of beef industry representatives needs to meet immediately so proper discussions can take place ... News • 20 Aug 14
Farmers urged to review safety on farms The Irish Farmers' Association is asking all farmers to set time aside to review safety on their farms as Ireland marks its first National Farm ... News • 21 Jul 14
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
IFA in protest over ongoing beef crisis Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has said it is neither appropriate nor legally possible for him to intervene on the question of beef prices after ... News • 17 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
Farmers in protest over beef prices Hundreds of farmers gathered outside three meat-processing plants today to protest against what they claim are cuts to beef prices. News • 05 Feb 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
