€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
€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
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 time have kicked in. Weather • 03 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 time have kicked in. 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 to €1.9m. Irish Farmers' Association • 22 Feb 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 to €1.9m. 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 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
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 for a year or two and pay them over the following two years. News • 20 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 for a year or two and pay them over the following two years. 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
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
IFA: ABP Slaney Meats merger bad for competition The Irish Farmers' Association has said a proposed merger of ABP and Slaney Meats would substantially lessen competition in the beef sector. News • 31 Aug 16
IFA: ABP Slaney Meats merger bad for competition The Irish Farmers' Association has said a proposed merger of ABP and Slaney Meats would substantially lessen competition in the beef sector. News • 31 Aug 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
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
IFA sets deadline for presidential nominations Irish Farmers' Association members who wish to contest the organisation's presidency have been given five weeks to finalise their nominations. News • 03 Dec 15
IFA sets deadline for presidential nominations Irish Farmers' Association members who wish to contest the organisation's presidency have been given five weeks to finalise their nominations. News • 03 Dec 15
Smith asks IFA to pay his €1m lump sum to charity Former secretary general of the Irish Farmers' Association Pat Smith has said he would like his €1 million severance payment lump sum to be given to two charities. News • 26 Nov 15
Smith asks IFA to pay his €1m lump sum to charity Former secretary general of the Irish Farmers' Association Pat Smith has said he would like his €1 million severance payment lump sum to be given to two charities. News • 26 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
Downey resigns from IFA presidency Eddie Downey has announced he is resigning as president of the Irish Farmers' Association. Ireland • 25 Nov 15
Pat Smith resigns as IFA General Secretary General Secretary of the Irish Farmers Association Pat Smith has stepped down from his position. News • 19 Nov 15
Pat Smith resigns as IFA General Secretary General Secretary of the Irish Farmers Association Pat Smith has stepped down from his position. News • 19 Nov 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 in Co Kildare. News • 12 Nov 14
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 in Co Kildare. News • 12 Nov 14
Downey elected new IFA President Meath farmer Eddie Downey has been elected as the 14th President of the Irish Farmers' Association. News • 17 Dec 13
Downey elected new IFA President Meath farmer Eddie Downey has been elected as the 14th President of the Irish Farmers' Association. News • 17 Dec 13
Call to change labelling laws for pork The Irish Farmers' Association has called for mandatory labelling of pork products with the country of origin of the meat after DNA testing showed large amounts of non-Irish pork being presented as Irish. News • 20 Nov 13
Call to change labelling laws for pork The Irish Farmers' Association has called for mandatory labelling of pork products with the country of origin of the meat after DNA testing showed large amounts of non-Irish pork being presented as Irish. News • 20 Nov 13
More farm vehicles on roads due to good weather Irish Farmers’ Association Deputy President Eddie Downey has called on farmers and members of the public to be extra vigilant during the ongoing good weather as there are more heavy agricultural vehicles travelling on rural roads. News • 10 Jul 13
More farm vehicles on roads due to good weather Irish Farmers’ Association Deputy President Eddie Downey has called on farmers and members of the public to be extra vigilant during the ongoing good weather as there are more heavy agricultural vehicles travelling on rural roads. News • 10 Jul 13
IFA concern over alcohol sponsorship ban The Irish Farmers' Association has expressing concern that ending sponsorship of sporting activity by alcohol companies could damage Irish farming. News • 10 Jun 13
IFA concern over alcohol sponsorship ban The Irish Farmers' Association has expressing concern that ending sponsorship of sporting activity by alcohol companies could damage Irish farming. News • 10 Jun 13
IFA calls for action on fodder crisis The Irish Farmers' Association has called for the immediate extension of the Transport Subsidy Scheme to deal with the fodder crisis. News • 07 May 13
IFA calls for action on fodder crisis The Irish Farmers' Association has called for the immediate extension of the Transport Subsidy Scheme to deal with the fodder crisis. News • 07 May 13
CAP reforms a 'watershed moment' - Coveney An overnight agreement on reforming the Common Agricultural Policy has been described as a “watershed moment” by Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney, who chaired the two days of talks in Brussels. Business • 20 Mar 13
CAP reforms a 'watershed moment' - Coveney An overnight agreement on reforming the Common Agricultural Policy has been described as a “watershed moment” by Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney, who chaired the two days of talks in Brussels. Business • 20 Mar 13
Half of farmers have no identified successor Almost half of Irish farmers over the age of 50 have no identified successor, according to the findings of a survey. News • 30 Oct 12
Half of farmers have no identified successor Almost half of Irish farmers over the age of 50 have no identified successor, according to the findings of a survey. News • 30 Oct 12
20,000 farmers demonstrate in Dublin over funding Around 20,000 farmers have attended a demonstration in Dublin over their concerns about future EU and government funding for the agricultural sector. News • 09 Oct 12
20,000 farmers demonstrate in Dublin over funding Around 20,000 farmers have attended a demonstration in Dublin over their concerns about future EU and government funding for the agricultural sector. News • 09 Oct 12
IFA fears bad weather will cost farmers €160m The Irish Farmers' Association has estimated that the bad weather of the past five weeks will cost farmers about €160m in extra animal feed and lost output. News • 05 Jul 12
IFA fears bad weather will cost farmers €160m The Irish Farmers' Association has estimated that the bad weather of the past five weeks will cost farmers about €160m in extra animal feed and lost output. News • 05 Jul 12
IFA criticises 'unacceptable' inspection process The Irish Farmers' Association has said the fear and stress imposed on farm families over inspections must be removed. News • 16 Apr 12
IFA criticises 'unacceptable' inspection process The Irish Farmers' Association has said the fear and stress imposed on farm families over inspections must be removed. News • 16 Apr 12
