Agri-Business
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 forward with...
Eddie Downey
Agri-Business
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 insurer’s “unsatisfactory” financial...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
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, according to those at...
Agri-Business
Former IFA President Tom Clinton asks one thing of IFA members...
The IFA presidential debate in Meath was addressed by former IFA President Tom Clinton. He addressed the packed room in...
Agri-Business
75,000 IFA members eligible to vote in Presidential elections
Just over 75,000 IFA members are eligible to cast a vote in the upcoming IFA elections. Figures released by the...
Agri-Business
FBD announces losses of €84m, Berkery set out plans to retire
FBD has announced losses of €84m for 2015, citing prior year claims, but says it has stabilised during the first...
Agri-Business
Eddie Downey - not the first IFA President from Meath to resign
IFA President Eddie Downey is not the first Meathman to resign from the post as IFA President. Since January 1955...
Opinion
Opinion: IFA will remain in turmoil as long as Executive Board remains defiant
As 2016 draws to a close the biggest farming story of the year still centres around the IFA. Since November,...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri-Business
Kilkenny and Limerick IFA demands resignation of Executive Board - Wicklow holds out
Both Kilkenny and Wicklow IFA held committee meetings last night (Thursday) in the wake of a report released by Con...
Agri-Business
Majority of farmers believe IFA President should be paid less than €100,000
Some 83% of respondents to an Agriland poll on the pay of the IFA President have said that they should receive less...
Agri-Business
Expenses of IFA elected officers revealed in Lucey Report
Among the detail contained in Con Lucey’s report into the corporate governance of Irish Farmers Association was details surrounding expenses paid...
Agri-Business
IFA Executive Board to stay in place despite no confidence motions
The membership of the IFA Executive Board looks set to remain in place despite motions calling for their resignation in...
Agri-Business
Poll: What do you think the IFA President should be paid?
The release of Con Lucey’s report into the corporate governance of the IFA has revealed the remuneration of IFA Presidents...
Agri-Business
Lucey report reveals pay of IFA Presidents and General Secretary since 2009
The report by Con Lucey into the corporate governance of the IFA has been released. The report gives a detailed...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri-Business
Analysis: Con Lucey report to influence the future of the IFA
Con Lucey will today present the findings of his report to the IFA Executive Council in the IFA’s Headquarters at the...
Agri-Business
Pat Smith initiates High Court proceedings against IFA
Pat Smith has initiated High Court proceedings against the IFA over his disputed severance package. The move comes in light...
Opinion
What could a new IFA look like?
There has been, for many years, an urgent need to re-imagine what we want from our farm organisations including the...
Opinion
Opinion: 'Better to have no farm organisation than to have an irresponsible one'
The ongoing fiasco in the IFA is the only subject of discussion amongst farmers these days. I too am shocked...