Francie Gorman

External influences needed to help make farming more resilient, conference told

Stakeholders beyond the farm gate need to have a greater influence when it comes to the future of farm sustainability and long-term economic resilience, the Nuffield International Agri-Summit heard.

WORLD 23 May 2026

External influences needed to help make farming more resilient, conference told

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Farmers unimpressed by EU fertiliser plan

Farmers unimpressed by EU fertiliser plan

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IFA to hold meetings on Nature Restoration Law

IFA to hold meetings on Nature Restoration Law

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Brussels fertiliser action plan fails to move now on CBAM

Brussels fertiliser action plan fails to move now on CBAM

Brussels fertiliser action plan fails to move now on CBAM

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IFA calls for immediate CBAM suspension

IFA calls for immediate CBAM suspension

IFA calls for immediate CBAM suspension

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Strasbourg set for farmer protest over EU inaction on fertiliser prices

Strasbourg set for farmer protest over EU inaction on fertiliser prices

The Commission is not expected to scrap a tax on fertilisers imported into the EU, despite mounting pressure from farmers to do so.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Brussels’ threat to ban Brazilian meat is an ‘important first step’ – IFA

Brussels’ threat to ban Brazilian meat is an ‘important first step’ – IFA

The IFA has called on the Commission to push ahead with a ban on Brazilian meat imports, pencilled in from September – unless the country complies with EU antibiotic rules.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Concern that fuel scheme will be overly bureaucratic for farmers - IFA

Concern that fuel scheme will be overly bureaucratic for farmers - IFA

The IFA president said that the rollout of the fuel support scheme must be efficient and effective and the Department must ensure that those who need support get it quickly.

NEWS 1 April 2026

IFA seeks temporary fuel support for farmers and contractors

IFA seeks temporary fuel support for farmers and contractors

The IFA has called for a temporary farm fuels support scheme for farmers and contractors - backdated to 1 March.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Next CAP has to reward the people doing the work – Gorman

Next CAP has to reward the people doing the work – Gorman

The IFA president told an Irish Farmers Journal meeting in Laois that he wants to see the people doing the work rewarded in the next CAP.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Comment: processor absence makes the heart anger

Comment: processor absence makes the heart anger

Farmers drew their own conclusions from the complete absence of any processor presence at Monday evening's crucial beef meeting in Abbeyleix.

OPINION 1 April 2026

Winter finishers left high and dry

Winter finishers left high and dry

Hannah Furlong reports from Monday night’s Irish Farmers Journal beef markets meeting in Laois.

MARKETS 1 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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