IFA news, updates and activities

IFA History is launched, Major Fertilizer Conference, Green Ribbon Campaign events, Cattle Prices and this month's safety tip.

29 April 2015

Picture from "The Path to Power" launched by the IFA this week. Rickard Deasy acknowledges support at a Co. Cavan meeting. As president Rickard Deasy led the farmers march of 1966, which established the NFA/IFA as the representatives of Irish farming.

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.

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