IFA history

The definitive history of the IFA is now available to buy. Officially launched last week, The Path to Power – 60 Years of the IFA is available for €30, including postage and packaging. Contact 60book@ifa.ie or 1890 924 098.

Fertilizer conference

Fertilizer costs will be under the spotlight at an IFA conference to examine market concentration among the major manufacturers and to explore mechanisms to restore competition in the market this evening (Thursday 30 April) in the Heritage Hotel, Killenard from 4.30pm. See www.ifa.ie for more from the conference.

Green ribbon

IFA Farm Family and Social Affairs chair Maura Canning is asking people to support the green ribbon campaign this May by attending a number of regional walks organised by IFA in association with Coillte and Mental Health Ireland. The green ribbon campaign aims to end the stigma around mental health. See www.ifa.ie for details.

Cattle prices

IFA National Livestock Committee chair Henry Burns has said both factories and feeders know that the numbers are getting tighter and more is going to have to be paid over the next two to three months for cattle. You can keep up with the latest market prices and information on the IFA’s iFarm app – www.ifarm.ie.

Think safety, farm safely. Are the handbrakes in good working order on your tractors? Check regularly and stay out of crush zones.