Forest owners protest at delays in felling licensing Forest growers have called for emergency legislation to be introduced to deal with the licence backlog that they claim is causing huge delays and frustration … Business • 14 Jul 21
Farmers holding 'day of action' over CAP proposals Farmers are gathering in 30 towns across the country to protest over European Union CAP reform proposals and over the impact on the sector of … Ireland • 11 Jun 21
Five farming groups commit to reducing emissions Five of the country's largest farming organisations have come together to issue an agreed joint set of principles on the issue of climate action in … Business • 19 May 21
IFA calls for flexibility on gorse fire deadline dates The Irish Farmer's Association has called for the extension to the deadline for the burning of scrubland. Business • 24 Feb 21
Meat processing firm ABP confirms cattle price increase Meat processing company ABP has announced that it will increase the base price of cattle for deliveries from Monday. Ireland • 06 Dec 19
Farmers plan further blockade over beef prices The Irish Farmers' Association has said a further blockade of a retail distribution centre is planned for Friday morning. Ireland • 06 Dec 19
IFA: Meat processors failing to deliver improved prices The Irish Farmers Association has accused meat processors of failing to deliver increased prices to beef farmers despite an increase in beef prices. Ireland • 25 Nov 19
Processing resumes at Slaney Meats in Wexford Processing has resumed at one of the meat plants that has been at the centre of a month-long blockade. Ireland • 19 Sep 19
Farmer unions advocate for support in no-deal scenario Agriculture has to be kept at the top of the political agenda in the event of a No Deal Brexit, according to the IFA. Brexit • 16 Sep 19
Planned talks on future of beef sector cancelled Talks on the beef industry, which were due to take place tonight, have been stood down. Ireland • 09 Sep 19
Farmers in protest over Fair Deal assessments Members of the Irish Farmers Association are holding a protest outside the Department of Health over issues with the Fair Deal nursing home scheme. Health • 16 Apr 19
Dogs roaming without restriction 'irresponsible' - IFA The Irish Farmers Association has accused dog owners who allow their pets to roam without restriction of acting in a grossly irresponsible, reckless and selfish … News • 02 Mar 19
Bill to protect landowners from claims by hillwalkers Legislation to protect farmers from compensation claims by hillwalkers who use their land is to be introduced before the end of this year. Ireland • 20 Jan 19
Irish Farmers stage protest outside Dept of Agriculture Members of the Irish Farmer's Association are staging a sit in at the Department of Agriculture in Kildare Street in Dublin. News • 12 Dec 18
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 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
Farmers call for fodder scheme 'as soon as possible' The Government has been urged to implement a scheme to import fodder from overseas "as soon as possible" in response to the summer drought. Ireland • 11 Aug 18
€2.75m fodder production incentive for tillage farmers The Government has announced an incentive for tillage farmers to produce additional feed this autumn through a financial commitment of up to €2.75m. Agriculture • 03 Aug 18
Farm safety initiative to focus on good practice Farm Safety week, aimed to reduce the numbers of accidents on farms and bring about change to allow better safety procedure, gets under way today. Farming • 16 Jul 18
Water consumption drops by 6% in Dublin Irish Water has confirmed that consumption of water in the Greater Dublin area has reduced as water is conserved and water pressure reduction at night … Weather • 03 Jul 18
IFA agrees to pay former general secretary €1.9m The Irish Farmers' Association has confirmed that the money it has agreed to pay in legal settlements to its former general secretary Pat Smith amounts … Irish Farmers' Association • 22 Feb 18
IFA warns British market is crucial to Ireland Irish Farmers' Association President Joe Healy has said he does not think Ireland will find a trading partner as lucrative as the UK. News • 19 Jan 17
IFA warns of 'complete wipeout' for grain farmers The Irish Farmers' Association has called for Government intervention as hundreds of farmers face the loss of crops due to bad weather. News • 24 Sep 16
Call to allow farmers to postpone tax payments The Irish Farmers' Association has called on Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed to put measures in place to allow farmers to postpone their tax payments … News • 20 Sep 16
Livestock farmers stage protest over beef prices Livestock farmers angry at recent cuts in the amount they receive for their animals have staged a protest at an Aldi supermarket in Co Offaly. News • 14 Sep 16
