IFA
Niall Hurson on 01 Mar 2021
Bank of Ireland plans to close rural branches widely condemned
The bank is set to close 88 of its branches from September, reducing its network by one-third.
Barry Cassidy on 01 Mar 2021
Dog walkers reminded of IFA ban on using farmland
Farmers have fixed “No Dogs Allowed” posters to farm gates as part of an IFA campaign to ban dog walkers from farmland and prevent attacks on sheep.
Amy Forde on 25 Feb 2021
Barriers to farm-based micro-generation must be removed – IFA
The Micro-generation Support Scheme (MSS) as currently proposed won’t work, the IFA has said.
Amy Forde on 25 Feb 2021
Irish farmers need to be protected from low-standard beef imports – IFA
Tim Cullinan has said the beef and poultry sectors, and beef farmers in particular, are being sacrificed for large industrial vested interests in the Mercosur deal.
Pat O'Toole on 24 Feb 2021
Dog walking ban a sign of farmers losing patience
The ban farmers have introduced on dogs and their owners entering farmland is just one example of the pressure points that exist.
Amy Forde on 24 Feb 2021
Agri Aware launches new farm safety pilot for schools
A dedicated farm safe schools pilot programme aims to kickstart farm safety conversations in classrooms nationwide.
Niall Hurson on 24 Feb 2021
Wicklow farmers warn of ‘total lack of regard for livestock’
The IFA has called for increased investment in dog control units in response to recent attacks.
Pat O'Toole on 24 Feb 2021
Distilling to be 50% of Boortmalt contracts – IFA
Over 100 Wexford farmers heard they need to supply half their contracted Boortmalt tonnage at under 9.8% protein.
Jack Kennedy on 24 Feb 2021
Minister meets with Ulster Bank CEO
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Minister Martin Heydon met with Ulster Bank on Wednesday
The Dealer on 24 Feb 2021
Kerry IFA postal ballot elections
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar addressed the Kerry IFA AGM but the business of the night was to elect new county representatives.
Stephen Robb on 24 Feb 2021
IFA potato report: planting plans put on hold for another week
IFA potato market report 23 February 2021
Niall Hurson on 24 Feb 2021
Any exclusion of meat from EU food promotion seen as betrayal – IFA
The IFA has said that all products from farmers involved in sustainable farming need to be promoted.
Jack Kennedy on 24 Feb 2021
Tánaiste hears Mercosur dilemma at Kerry IFA AGM
Suckler and beef farmers pressed on the problems with Mercosur deal to Tánaiste Leo Varadkar at the virtual IFA Kerry AGM on Tuesday.
Niall Hurson on 24 Feb 2021
Regional staff restructure to bring ‘fresh thinking’ to IFA
The change in structure will see a senior regional executive for Munster working with two regional executives.
Barry Cassidy on 23 Feb 2021
IFA calls for focus on reducing methane not cows
Proposals to reduce suckler cow numbers are short-sighted and fail to take account of their economic and social contribution, the IFA has said.
Barry Cassidy on 23 Feb 2021
IFA meets with Bord na Móna on bog rewetting plans
Over the next four years Bord na Móna plans to rewet 82 bogs, with 19 earmarked for work in 2021.
Niall Hurson on 22 Feb 2021
'Unjustified' beef price cuts undermining the market - IFA
The IFA has stated that factories must reverse the price drops of recent weeks.
Jack Kennedy on 21 Feb 2021
Coming from behind in the long-distance race for a Kerry deal
This Kerry deal is not going to be fast sprint on the Curragh, it’s looking more like the Grand National around Aintree.
Caitríona Morrissey on 20 Feb 2021
Sheep attack: what to do if you see a dog worrying your flock
The Irish Farmers Association has reissued its protocol for farmers who encounter a dog attack on their sheep flocks.
Barry Cassidy on 19 Feb 2021
Ulster Bank to exit the Irish market
The move will affect an estimated 10,000 farmers with borrowings from Ulster Bank, and a further 10,000 availing of current account facilities.