Rural Life
IFA calls for 'all necessary resources' for Storm Éowyn recovery
IFA president, Francie Gorman, has said it is critical that all necessary resources are deployed to repair the damage caused...
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Agri Politics
Gorman welcomes new minister and highlights 'urgent' topics
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman said he is looking forward to working with the new Minister for Agriculture,...
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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
Watch: Commissioner will hear about 'key issues' on first Irish visit
The European Commissioner for Agriculture, Christophe Hansen, will undertake his first official visit to Ireland tomorrow (Thursday, January 23) since...
Dairy News
IFA discusses loyalty scheme concerns with Dairygold management
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has urged Dairygold milk suppliers to engage with elected representatives in the co-op to secure...
Rural Life
On the record: New govt needs to address 'disconnect' with farmers - Gorman
With cabinet positions due to be announced this week, Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman has said that the...
Agri-Business
Farmers 'misled' by 'fake news' on Mercosur - former EU director
Despite many protests over the Mercosur trade deal, former director for international affairs at the EU Commission, John Clarke said...
Agri-Business
Mercosur analysis bolsters beef farmer concerns - Gorman
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that new analysis of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement shows the “real danger for...
Agri Politics
Gorman: Agri pledges in programme for government 'lack specifics'
The agriculture section in the draft programme for government lacks “specifics and funding details”, according to the president of the...
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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 Politics
Taoiseach to attend Wexford event marking 70 years of IFA
Taoiseach Simon Harris will be among those in attendance at a event to mark 70 years of the Irish Farmers’...
Rural Life
Watch: Crowd gathers for the opening of Dublin's live animal crib
Crowds gathered outside Mansion House today (Wednesday, December 11) as the live animal crib made its annual return at the...
Agri Politics
Farmer campaign against Mercosur to continue despite agreement
As the European Commission agreed for a trade deal between the EU and Mercosur today (Friday, December 6), the Irish...
Agri Politics
Mercosur protest letter delivered to EU Commission Offices in Dublin
Senior representatives from the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) delivered a letter of protest over the proposed Mercosur trade deal to...
Beef
Mercosur deal: EU farm leaders to meet new agri commissioner
Farm organisation leaders from around the EU, including president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Francie Gorman, will meet the...
Tillage
Irish potato sector stabilises after difficult 12 months
The atrocious ground conditions that confronted the Irish potato sector last autumn remains a vivid recollection for Francie Gorman, the...
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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...
Beef
Call for EU to immediately suspend imports of Brazilian beef
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman has called on the European Union to immediately suspend imports of Brazilian...
Agri Politics
Taoiseach to speak at farming and food conference in Kildare
Taoiseach Simon Harris will be the keynote speaker at the Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA) major farming and food conference at...
Rural Life
Images in calf investigation 'not representative' - Gorman
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman said that the images shown in the Prime Time calf investigation episode were...
Rural Life
Gorman to address AGM of Irish Rural Link on 'future of agriculture'
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), Francie Gorman, will address the annual general meeting (AGM) of Irish Rural...