Tillage News
Cullinan: Tillage scheme is 'small step' in right direction
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has described a €12 million tillage support package, announced by the Minister...
Tim Cullinan
Agri-Business
Watch: Farmland - the latest on fertiliser and how to help pig farmers
The price and availability of fertiliser are being discussed on farms across the country at the moment as the knock-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...
Video
Farmland Episode 2 2022
On this episode of Farmland, Agriland editor Stella Meehan talks pig sector support with IFA president, Tim Cullinan, the fertiliser...
Agri Politics
Government criticised for lack of adequate action on fertiliser 'crisis'
The government must do more for farmers when it comes to the rising cost of inputs and the fertiliser crisis,...
Pig/Poultry
Loan scheme suggested as one solution to pig sector 'crisis'
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is proposing a loan scheme from the government as a way of tackling the challenges...
Agri-Business
Further calls on government to end below-cost selling of food
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has urged the government to take legislative action to prevent below-cost selling of food. IFA...
Agri-Business
Agriculture minister urged to show 'leadership on inputs crisis'
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Environment to show “leadership on...
Environment
'We are at a crossroads for Irish farming and forestry' - Taoiseach
An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin told the annual general meeting (AGM) of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) today (Thursday, January 27)...
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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 to review structures in 2022 'to attract new people'
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Tim Cullinan has announced that he intends to initiate a review of the association’s structures...
Agri Politics
IFA in Strasbourg to lobby MEPs on animal transport ahead of vote
A delegation from the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) led by president Tim Cullinan is in Strasbourg today (Wednesday, January 19)...
Agri Politics
IFA president hits back at rural ministers over his criticism of mart meetings
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that rural ministers should be looking for more funding for farmers. President of...
Agri-Business
EU parliament hears that Irish farmers need interventions due to Brexit
Irish Farmers’ Associstion (IFA) president, Tim Cullinan, addressed the members of the European Parliament Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development...
Dairy
IFA critical of EPA boss comments on dairy expansion
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has hit out at recent comments from the director general of the Environmental Protection Agency...
CAP / Schemes
IFA president to attend farm protest in Brussels
President of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), Tim Cullinan, will attend a farm protest in Brussels this morning (Friday, June...
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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
Portuguese EU presidency sparks Mercosur concerns for Cullinan
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Tim Cullinan has told Tánaiste Leo Varadkar that he is concerned over the current presidency...
Agri-Business
Farmers need to be offered lower bank loan rates - Cullinan
Farmers need to be offered lower interest rates on loans, as agriculture kept the country going during several lockdowns as...
Agri-Business
FBD appoints Tim Cullinan as independent director
FBD Holdings plc has announced the appointment of Tim Cullinan as an additional independent non-executive director with immediate effect. The...
Rural Life
IFA appeals to farming community to be extra vigilant in curbing spread of Covid-19
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has appealed to the farming community to be extra vigilant in curbing the spread of...