Irish Farmers Association
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
Bovine TB Q&A: What is it and why is incidence of the disease increasing on Irish farms?
The Department of Agriculture is holding an emergency meeting today to address rising levels of the disease
From Kerrygold butter to whiskey: The Irish businesses in the firing line of Trump’s tariffs
Ireland’s dairy and alcohol sectors are cautiously optimistic they can ride out Trump turmoil and reach new markets
Clare County Council accused of ‘intimidation’ over future of Cliffs of Moher walking trail
Attempts to compulsorily purchase land from local farmers for trail will be resisted, says IFA
Ireland and Trump’s tariffs: From pharma to booze – how will our prices, jobs and economy be hit?
Cost of living could be in the firing line and a significant number of jobs could be affected
Gardaí ‘keeping open mind’ over missing farmer in Co Kerry
Mike Gaine’s disappearance last Thursday regarded as ‘very unusual’, with his home and vehicles forensically examined
Over 60,000 birds to be slaughtered after suspected avian flu case detected in Co Tyrone
Housing orders for poultry and captive birds to come into effect across Ireland from midnight
Storm Éowyn: More than 130,000 customers still without electricity, ESB says
Galway GP has to dispose of vaccines due to power outages as many could be without electricity into next week
Government will oppose Mercosur trade deal over threat to Irish farming interests
Farmers’ groups urge Micheál Martin and Simon Harris not to waver from their election stance on ‘sell-out’ pact
If the unholy alliance of farm bodies and industry is successful in its lobbying, the price will be our rivers and lakes
When a tribunal of inquiry is eventually set up, hopefully it will ask the right questions this time
What’s wool worth? ‘It’s an incredible product - natural, low carbon, biodegradable’
Mayo sheep farmer David Heraty sees an opportunity for rejuvenation in the industry beyond high-end clothing
Farmers should not be ‘penalised’ by residential zoned land tax, Taoiseach says
Simon Harris confirms that tax, which was due to kick in next year, has been deferred
‘Sharp increase’ in prevalence of blackleg seen in cattle postmortems
The factors behind the large outbreaks are unclear, but prevention is through vaccines, the agriculture department said
Ways to ease impact of residential zoned land tax on farmers set to be considered before budget
Minister for Agriculture pushing for resolution on issue that IFA and rural TDs say will pose significant difficulties for farmers
Irish farmers see income drop sharply in 2023, notes Teagasc survey
Average family farm income hit its lowest level in over a decade at less than €20,000, IFA says
Row between Coalition Ministers over suspension of €12m straw scheme
Minister of State Martin Heydon said move by Minister Charlie McConalogue with harvest under way has thrown plans of many farmers into disarray
Potato shortages: ‘The way the weather is going, it’s a bit frightening’
Fruit and veg shop has tried to encourage customers to try other varieties of potatoes to fill the gap through a TikTok video
Fianna Fáil forced to clarify position on EU farming derogation after Barry Andrews comments
MEP ‘clearly said he does not support the continuation’ of nitrates derogation, says IFA president
Should your dog go vegan? It’s one of the ways to reduce your pet’s carbon footprint
Pets consume a staggering 20 per cent of the world’s meat and fish, and an area double the size of the UK is used to produce dry pet food for cats and dogs each year
Late harvest and lower crop yields in store as rain delays planting
National Fodder and Food Security Committee convened as wheat, barley and beans face issues
Farmers divided on impact of Nature Restoration Law
Two farmers explain the implications of the law for them. One feels it is more in keeping with nature and the other that it will cause bogs to swell up
Farmers protest in Cork against growth of air travel as they are asked to cut their emissions
IFA’s ‘Enough is Enough’ demonstration saw traffic disruption in Cork city as tractors formed convoy
Lobbying in action: How property owners got the Government to defer the new tax on unused housing land
Records show large correspondence from representative bodies, accountancy firms and individuals objecting to proposed land tax
John Bruton was ‘a deeply committed politician’: President Higgins leads tributes to former taoiseach
Leo Varadkar says former Fine Gael leader ‘one of the reasons I became involved in politics’
Far-right piggybacking on Irish farmers’ demonstrations
Farmers’ grievances ‘are not cudgels to be picked up and used by people who might have other, much wider agendas’, says head of Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
Irish farmers protest in solidarity with European counterparts
Series of concessions to agricultural sector by political leaders fail to defuse rowdy demonstrations
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