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Irish farm organisations attend protest in Brussels

The Irish contingent joins an estimated 10,000 farmers across Europe protesting against Mercosur, proposed CAP cuts and red tape.

NEWS 18 December 2025

Irish farm organisations attend protest in Brussels

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Inside the Farmers Journal: who’s taking the John Deere to Brussels?

Inside the Farmers Journal: who’s taking the John Deere to Brussels?

NEWS 18 December 2025

Uncertain future for ACRES in next CAP - IFA

Uncertain future for ACRES in next CAP - IFA

NEWS 18 December 2025

Over 10,000 farmers to descend on Brussels

Over 10,000 farmers to descend on Brussels

Over 10,000 farmers to descend on Brussels

NEWS 17 December 2025

Extra work permits announced for beef and dairy workers

Extra work permits announced for beef and dairy workers

Extra work permits announced for beef and dairy workers

NEWS 17 December 2025

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Ready to Lead 2026 open for applications

Ready to Lead 2026 open for applications

IFA and FBD have launched the opening of applications for the 2026 ‘Ready to Lead’ programme, following the successful launch of the programme earlier this year.

NEWS 13 December 2025

European Parliament caves in to weaker safeguard clauses

European Parliament caves in to weaker safeguard clauses

Adam Woods has the latest developments on the Mercosur trade deal from Brussels.

MARKETS 13 December 2025

IFA urges TDs to oppose bill seeking foxhunting ban

IFA urges TDs to oppose bill seeking foxhunting ban

The IFA wants TDs to shoot down a proposed ban on foxhunting due to be brought before the Dáil on Wednesday.

NEWS 13 December 2025

Increased membership fees drive surplus at IFA

Increased membership fees drive surplus at IFA

Farmer representative organisation reports positive operating and net surplus.

MARKETS 13 December 2025

Watch: IFA president departs Farm Centre bound for Brussels protest

Watch: IFA president departs Farm Centre bound for Brussels protest

The protest is focused on three main issues: the CAP budget, the Mercosur trade deal and excessive red tape in farming.

NEWS 13 December 2025

'Poultry farmers still very worried' - Sweetman

'Poultry farmers still very worried' - Sweetman

Adam Woods talks to Nigel Sweetman, national poultry chair, IFA, and Sarah Hanley, pig and poultry executive, IFA, about the current situation in relation to avian influenza.

POULTRY 13 December 2025

Opinion: CAP, not Mercosur or nitrates, will determine viability of farming

Opinion: CAP, not Mercosur or nitrates, will determine viability of farming

Next week's CAP protest is about the brass tacks issue of funding for farmers across the next 10 years, but Micheál Martin and the Irish Government are walking a fine line in Brussels these days.

OPINION 13 December 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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