Francie Gorman

IFA protesting at Bord Bia head office in Dublin

Adam Woods reports from an IFA protest at the Bord Bia head office in Dublin.

NEWS 26 January 2026

IFA protesting at Bord Bia head office in Dublin

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IFA accuses Government figures of peddling 'spin' on Bord Bia controversy

IFA accuses Government figures of peddling 'spin' on Bord Bia controversy

NEWS 25 January 2026

Updated: support for Murrin as chair not unanimous – Bord Bia CEO

Updated: support for Murrin as chair not unanimous – Bord Bia CEO

NEWS 22 January 2026

Larry Murrin to remain as Bord Bia chair

Larry Murrin to remain as Bord Bia chair

Larry Murrin to remain as Bord Bia chair

NEWS 22 January 2026

IFA outlines timing of events in Bord Bia crisis

IFA outlines timing of events in Bord Bia crisis

IFA outlines timing of events in Bord Bia crisis

NEWS 21 January 2026

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Bord Bia chair in hot water over Brazilian beef imports

Bord Bia chair in hot water over Brazilian beef imports

Dawn Farms said beef from the Mercosur country accounted for 1% of its 2025 supply.

NEWS 13 January 2026

Mercosur hinges on MEPs

Mercosur hinges on MEPs

With the member states having ratified Mercosur, the last hope for those opposed to the trade deal between European and South American countries lies with the 720 MEPs.

NEWS 13 January 2026

Anger over trade deal is 'understandable'

Anger over trade deal is 'understandable'

The minister spoke across a wide range of issues in a two hour engagment with the IFA AGM, accompanied by Ministers of State Michael Healy-Rae, Noel Grealish and Timmy Dooley.

NEWS 13 January 2026

Ministers weren't whipped at the IFA AGM

Ministers weren't whipped at the IFA AGM

The Taoiseach led a five-aside team from Government into the Irish farm centre for the IFA agm.

DEALER 13 January 2026

IFA wants cross-farm organisation unity to remain

IFA wants cross-farm organisation unity to remain

The IFA's president wants the united front shown on the derogation to continue into the fights farmers face on Mercosur and CAP.

NEWS 13 January 2026

IFA to join Mercosur protest in Strasbourg

IFA to join Mercosur protest in Strasbourg

Speaking after day two of the IFA AGM, Gorman confirmed he will travel to the protest which will take place outside the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

NEWS 13 January 2026

Mercosur dominates Minister's IFA appearance

Mercosur dominates Minister's IFA appearance

Martin Heydon faced questions on the next steps in stopping Mercosur now the member states have approved it when he spoke at the IFA's AGM.

NEWS 13 January 2026

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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