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Eddie Downey

Video: Farm Safe, Farm Well - the dangers of working at heights

Rural Life

about 2 months ago

Video: Farm Safe, Farm Well - the dangers of working at heights

In the fourth part of Agriland Media's series, Farm Safe, Farm Well, we focus on the dangers posed...

Fine Gael agriculture group proposes new 'partnership' with farmers

Agri Politics

over 1 year ago

Fine Gael agriculture group proposes new 'partnership' with farmers

Fine Gael is being urged to create a “new partnership” with farmers which would include a...

Fine Gael regional conference to focus on future of farming

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Fine Gael regional conference to focus on future of farming

The Fine Gael National Agricultural, Food and Rural Development Forum, (NAFRD) is set to host...

The dangers of working at heights | Farm Safe, Farm Well Series

Video

about 1 month ago

The dangers of working at heights | Farm Safe, Farm Well Series

In the fourth part of Agriland Media’s new series, Farm Safe, Farm Well, we explore the dangers...

Brazil BSE case could 'spell disaster, not success for us' - Downey

Beef

over 2 years ago

Brazil BSE case could 'spell disaster, not success for us' - Downey

The former president of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA), Eddie Downey has warned farmers to be...

Agri Politics

over 3 years ago

Former IFA president Downey to head new Fine Gael agriculture forum

Former president of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) Eddie Downey has been chosen to head a new...

Former IFA president Downey to head new Fine Gael agriculture forum

Beef

about 7 years ago

Factory feedlot buyers switch focus to quality heifers at the ringside

Although a topic of much debate recently, factory feedlot buyers are continuing to make their...

Factory feedlot buyers switch focus to quality heifers at the ringside

Agri Politics

about 7 years ago

IFA needs a 'shake-up' of young blood

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) needs a “shake-up” of new young staff and members,...

IFA needs a 'shake-up' of young blood

Agri Politics

about 7 years ago

'IFA needs structure to help farmers - not protect staff'

Farming organisations should be organised in a way that helps the farmer in the best possible way...

'IFA needs structure to help farmers - not protect staff'

Beef

about 7 years ago

Downey dismisses calls for feedlot ban

The former president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), Eddie Downey, recently dismissed...

Downey dismisses calls for feedlot ban

Agri Politics

about 7 years ago

'IFA needs radical reform to remain relevant for future generations' - Downey

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) must undergo “radical reform” if it is to remain...

'IFA needs radical reform to remain relevant for future generations' - Downey

Beef

about 7 years ago

Downey: 'Payment on a suckler cow is wrong - I'd give it on a calf'

Calls for a €200 payment per suckler cow have been described as “wrong” by the former...

Downey: 'Payment on a suckler cow is wrong - I'd give it on a calf'

Agri-Business

over 7 years ago

Downey appointed to board of directors at Farmer Business Developments

Eddie Downey, the former president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), has been appointed to...

Downey appointed to board of directors at Farmer Business Developments

Agri Politics

over 7 years ago

Downey joins minister's advisory group

Eddie Downey, the former president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), has been elected to...

Downey joins minister's advisory group

Agri Politics

over 7 years ago

Eddie Downey meets IFA to 'resolve outstanding issues'

AgriLand can confirm that “constructive” talks were held between the board of the Irish...

Eddie Downey meets IFA to 'resolve outstanding issues'

Agri Politics

over 7 years ago

Date set for IFA National Council meeting

The Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s) much-anticipated National Council meeting will take...

Date set for IFA National Council meeting

Agri Politics

over 7 years ago

Should Downey get the chance to tell his story?

Eddie Downey, the former president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), has asked for an...

Should Downey get the chance to tell his story?

Agri-Business

about 9 years ago

Date set for initial Pat Smith Vs IFA High Court proceedings

The IFA’s former General Secretary, Pat Smith, has lodged papers with the High Court in relation...

Date set for initial Pat Smith Vs IFA High Court proceedings

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

Eddie Downey retained as IFA representative on FBD board

Former IFA President Eddie Downey has been nominated to the board of FBD Holdings as the IFA...

Eddie Downey retained as IFA representative on FBD board

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

Pat Smith launches second High Court case against IFA

The former General Secretary of the IFA Pat Smith has initiated a second High Court action against...

Pat Smith launches second High Court case against IFA

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

Eddie Downey: I feel responsible for the fact we are now going forward with a new IFA

The former President of the IFA Eddie Downey has said that he feels responsible the IFA is going...

Eddie Downey: I feel responsible for the fact we are now going forward with a new IFA

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

FBD pays ex-boss Langford €180,000 in consultancy fees, after €85m loss

FBD is paying its former chief executive €16,300 a month in consultancy fees, in spite of the...

FBD pays ex-boss Langford €180,000 in consultancy fees, after €85m loss

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

Meath IFA backs Downey and blames Laois 'mafia' for his downfall

The former President of IFA Eddie Downey was ‘thrown under a bus’ and deserves and apology,...

Meath IFA backs Downey and blames Laois 'mafia' for his downfall

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