Agri-Business
IFA election campaigns are 'part paid for' by headquarters
IFA election campaigns, including that of the president, are part paid for by IFA headquarters, Agriland can reveal. In light...
Eddie Downey
Agri-Business
Have you got what it takes to be the next IFA President?
Nominations are now being accepted for the position of President of the IFA and must be returned by 5.30pm on...
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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
Downey says he had approval from 'others' for Pat Smith's €2m exit deal
Former IFA President Eddie Downey has said that he did not act on his own in agreeing a €2m severance package...
Agri-Business
Wexford IFA calls for 'calm' and no presidential election for five-six months
Wexford IFA has called for calm among members and that no presidential election is held for five or six months....
Agri-Business
Roscommon follows Sligo and Donegal calls for IFA Executive Board to resign
Roscommon and Sligo county executives have voted for the remaining Executive Board of the IFA to resign. Following a meeting...
Agri-Business
Ex IFA President the latest to call for Executive Board resignations
A former IFA President of the IFA, John Donnelly, has called for the immediate resignation of the organisation’s Executive Board....
Opinion
Is now the right time for the IFA’s Executive Board to resign?
This week at the emergency 17-hour meeting in Bluebell over the ongoing pay scandal a number of motions were brought...
Agri-Business
Agriland poll: Farmers want IFA Executive Board to resign
Some 84% of respondents to an Agriland poll on the IFA pay scandal have said that the entire Executive Board...
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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
IFA says Pat Smith's offer to give half disputed exit package to charity is 'spin'
Former General Secretary of the IFA Pat Smith has said that half of his exit package – which is being...
Rural Life
#IFAgate generated a lot of interest on Twitter
Yesterday (November 25) an emergency Executive Council meeting of the IFA was called in order to further address the IFA...
Agri-Business
IFA crisis meeting ends after 17 hours - unreserved apology over 'serious failings'
After over 17 hours of discussion and deliberations the IFA crisis meeting ended with the Board still intact and a...
Agri-Business
Poll:Have your say on the IFA pay scandal
Some 84% of respondents to an Agriland poll on the IFA pay scandal have said that the entire Executive Board...
Agri-Business
Full resignation letter from Eddie Downey
Eddie Downey’s full resignation speech – released by IFA at 21.00 on Wednesday night. “I am today announcing my resignation...
Agri-Business
Eddie Downey resigns as IFA crisis deepens
IFA President Eddie Downey has resigned from his post as head of the Association tonight, as the crisis in Farm...
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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
IFA to challenge Pat Smith's €2m exit package
It has been revealed that the IFA is to challenge the exit package agreed with Pat Smith last week. The...
Agri-Business
Pics from inside IFA's crisis meeting over pay scandal
The IFA’s Executive Council is meeting in Dublin today over pay revelations which have shocked the organisation to its core....
Opinion
Analysis: What will Con Lucey do for the IFA?
The former Chief Economist of the IFA Con Lucey is being brought back on board to help review current issues...
Agri-Business
Calls for IFA Executive Board to step down and election to take place
A number of regional branches have called for the board of IFA to step down including IFA President Eddie Downey...