IFA’s ‘head-on-a-plate melodrama’ over Bord Bia chairman creates rift with Government
Farmers’ lobby backs itself into corner by demanding Larry Murrin be sacked
Irish Farmers Association
Beyond time for Bord Bia row to be resolved, Barry Cowen says
Contradiction in Irish farmer protests against Bord Bia chair over ‘minuscule’ amount of Brazilian beef, while importing grain from South America, says MEP
Protest targeting Bord Bia over chairman’s Brazilian beef imports ‘very disappointing’, Minister says
Hildegarde Naughton: farming lobby protests ‘potentially very damaging’ to agri-food sector
Demands by farmers for the head of the Bord Bia chair are delusional and dangerous
Farmers have been marched up the hill by their representatives, notably the Irish Farmers’ Association
U2’s Larry Mullen plays a blinder at the agriculture committee – surely some mistake?
Farmers’ groups called for the head of the Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin, some mixing him up with the famous drummer
What’s happened to Claire Byrne? It’s as if she’s rocked up to work late with a bag of cans
The former RTÉ presenter quickly puts her stamp on her Newstalk show – and her reshuffled colleagues also play their cards right
Bord Bia chairman says he will not stand down following Brazilian beef revelations
Larry Murrin told Oireachtas committee he has no conflict of interest and called for dialogue with lobby groups
Ireland’s economic model is under threat and we’re standing around the parish pump
This week's row over Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin is classic Irish ‘gotcha’ politics
Bluetongue virus confirmed in Republic for first time as case found in Wexford cattle
The disease does not affect people but can cause severe illness in livestock and has a high mortality rate
Minister and Bord Bia stand by chairman amid controversy over his company importing Brazilian beef
Farming organisations represented on the board called for Larry Murrin to go; Minister for Agriculture backs chairman
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Mercosur could stop price increase for Irish beef and hit farmers’ profits, IFA hears
Irish farmers have ‘worked for decades, particularly in the beef sector, for the prices we’ve got today’, agm told
Significant traffic delays expected in Athlone in advance of Mercosur protest
Thousands of farmers due to attend rally on Saturday after controversial trade deal secures European Union backing
Fianna Fáil MEP criticises Mercosur opposition amid debate ‘focused exclusively on beef’
Barry Andrews said pharmaceuticals, tech and chemicals sectors stood to benefit from deal, as France announces decision to vote against
Workplace fatalities rise dramatically, driven by deaths in agriculture
Increase comes despite campaigns by Health and Safety Authority as well as farm organisations
Agri-Food Regulator to get powers to compel firms to provide price and market data
Regulator had sought new legislation after some businesses failed to provide information as part of report in the supply of eggs
IFA president and 11-year-old son travelling to Brussels by tractor as part of protest
Francie Gorman and his son Tom set out from the Irish Farm Centre in Bluebell, Dublin
Tense negotiations, trad music sessions: How deal to extend nitrates derogation was done
EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall needed convincing to renew contested exemption for Irish farmers
Bird flu: IFA warns ‘rogue operators’ now pose biggest risk in Ireland
Housing order cuts risk of further spread by ‘as much as 90 %’, says association
Holly Cairns on her struggles with the Dáil commute and childcare: ‘It is difficult’
The Social Democrats leader discusses returning to work after maternity leave, political differences with Sinn Féin and how Harris is ‘fanning the flames’ on immigration
Bird flu: what the latest outbreaks mean for Christmas – and are people at risk?
Virus threatens poultry sector, with safety measures applying to ‘backyard flocks’ too
IFA urges ‘laser-like focus on biosecurity’ following second bird flu outbreak
HSE is encouraging people in contact with poultry, waterfowl or pigs to avail of the free flu vaccine to protect them
Opposition to Mercosur trade deal waning as crunch EU vote approaches
Ireland and other EU states to vote on controversial Mercosur trade deal in December
A wildlife park is shut and local farmers are nervous – how should avian flu be tackled?
Expert says prevention measures, that could include alert system and more surveillance, need to be stepped up
Agricultural Trust sees pretax losses of nearly €1.5 million amid Revenue settlement
The publisher of the Irish Farmers Journal made an €815,000 settlement with Revenue over the underpayment of taxes
Editor of Irish Farmers Journal in exit talks over major boardroom rift
Row centres on perceived overreach by board and belief it has lost sight of paper’s ethos
Farmers to land €100k average payouts as part of Shannon water pipeline deal
Water to be extracted at Parteen Basin in Co Tipperary and piped 170km to the capital
Heather Humphreys profile: Popular Fine Gael matriarch is no stranger to controversy but has broad appeal
Monaghan Presbyterian’s work as minister for rural and community development seen as her greatest strength as presidential candidate
Proposed €2tn EU budget would increase funding for defence
Controversial overhaul would roll Cap farm subsidies into national funding pots
Cattle prices rise by almost half in past year, CSO figures show
Market for beef and cattle buoyant amid lower supply to market, says IFA livestock chairman
Heat wave advice: How to look after your pet, garden and family in the hot weather
Among experts’ tips are to walk your dog in the morning, keep hydrated, but never water plants in middle of the day
Chinese diplomats and Barbados ambassadors: Who have Irish MEPs been meeting?
Tech, pharma and farming lobbyists all busy meeting Irish MEPs, logs show
Farmers protest in Dublin over EU plans to merge Cap budget into single fund
Farmers warn funding could be stripped back over years as it will not be ring-fenced
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