Agri Politics
IFA national elections to use hybrid voting model
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) national elections will be held using a hybrid voting model for the first time this...
Elections
Agri Politics
Comiskey considers running for IFA president
The chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National Sheep Committee, Kevin Comiskey, has told Agriland that he is “currently...
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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 Politics
Code of conduct being drawn up for IFA elections
A code of conduct will be drawn up later this year for candidates running in the national elections for the...
Agri-Business
Kenny Jones re-elected Kerry IFA chair by single vote
Kenny Jones has been re-elected chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) in Co. Kerry by a single vote. IFA...
Agri Politics
Elaine Houlihan is the 39th Macra president
Elaine Houlihan, from Co. Limerick, has today (Friday, March 3) been confirmed as the 39th national president of Macra. The...
Agri Politics
Countdown underway to Macra elections
Preparations are well underway for the elections to determine who will be the next president of Macra. The young farmers...
Agri Politics
IFA elections: National committee chairs to be selected
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is set to elect eight new national committee chairs this week, including sheep, poultry and...
Agri-Business
Kerry Co-op board elects Denis Carroll as new chair
Denis Carroll has been elected as the new chair of the board of Kerry Co-op, Agriland understands. The farmer has...
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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
New Kerry Co-op chair set to be elected
Elections for the top positions on the board of Kerry Co-op are taking place today (Tuesday, December 14). The board...
Agri Politics
Internal dispute emerges over Beef Plan 2020 elections
Beef Plan Movement is on the cusp of what’s being described as “a civil war” as internal communications over the...
Agri Politics
Cavan IFA: Cooney leaves ball in Brady's court for elections
A recently declared candidate for the upcoming Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) elections has stated that he will step out of...
Agri Politics
TD: Independent mandate 'ignored' as parties 'chase a Green hare'
Concerns regarding the media response to the performance of the Green Party in the local and European elections have been...
Agri Politics
Healy-Rae family takes 3 seats in Kerry local elections
A total of three members of the Healy-Rae family have been elected after running for three seats in Kerry County...
Agri Politics
Candidates to hear agri views at open farmer meeting tonight
An open farmer meeting featuring local candidates in the upcoming European and local elections is being hosted by Offaly branch...
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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 Politics
Third candidate steps forward for Munster Macra VP
A dairy farmer from Ardagh, Co. Limerick, has announced his intention to run for the position of Macra Na Feirme...
Rural Life
UCD AgSoc committee for 2018/2019 elected
The committee for University College Dublin’s (UCD’s) Agricultural Society (AgSoc) for the 2018/2019 academic year has recently been elected. The...
Agri Politics
Women continue to stamp their mark on the IFA
In recent weeks, a number of women from right across the country have taken the reigns of their respective county...
Agri Politics
ICSA committee elections 'tighten up' ahead of AGM
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) will appoint a new Beef Committee chairman and a new Rural Development...