Farmers protest over levels of imported bacon Members of the Irish Farmers' Association have staged a protest outside the gates of Kerry Foods in Shillelagh, Co Wicklow over the high level of … News • 26 Feb 16
Three candidates for IFA deputy presidency Three candidates have been nominated to contest the IFA Deputy Presidential election to replace the outgoing Deputy President of the Association, Tim O'Leary. News • 03 Feb 16
IFA Executive Council survives no confidence vote A motion of no confidence in the executive board of the IFA has been defeated after the board met for nearly 12 hours to consider … News • 16 Dec 15
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
Ex-IFA president calls for executive board to quit A former president of the Irish Farmers' Association has called for the immediate resignation of the organisation's executive board. Ireland • 30 Nov 15
Minister shocked by Smith's IFA salary The Minister for Agriculture has said he was shocked to learn about the extent of the salary paid to the former general secretary of the … News • 27 Nov 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 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
