Sheep
Martin and Varadkar both commit to Sheep Welfare Scheme rise - IFA
The leaders of both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have committed to increase the Sheep Welfare Scheme from €10 to...
IFA AGM
Agri Politics
IFA reports almost €1 million deficit in latest accounts
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has reported a deficit of almost €1 million in its latest accounts, after the association...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Agri Politics
Cullinan to take reins at IFA AGM today as party leaders gather
Tipperary farmer Tim Cullinan will take the reins as president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) at the organisation’s 65th annual...
Agri-Business
IFA's financial status comes under microscope at AGM
The financial status of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) was laid bare today during the organisation’s 64th Annual General Meeting...
Agri-Business
Emergency Brexit aid sought for agri produce - Varadkar
The Irish Government has alerted the European Commission of its intention to seek emergency aid for the beef, dairy and...
Agri-Business
Hard Brexit could see tariffs of €1.7 billion on Irish agri food exports
If the UK was to impose World Trade Federation (WTO) tariffs on Irish agricultural exports, such rates could be up...
Beef
Intervention and other no-deal Brexit measures on the table - IFA
Brexit and the looming possibility of the UK crashing out of the EU with no deal were key talking points...
Agri Politics
IFA calls on department to up its game on 'genuine farmer' challenge
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has urged the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to up its game on...
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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
IFA president brings farm safety into spotlight at 64th AGM
Farm safety was one of the main topics discussed by Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Joe Healy during his address...
Agri Politics
'Make-or-break decisions': IFA outlines challenges in 2019
Make-or-break decisions are imminent for the farming sector which will require strong political leadership, according to the president of the...