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‘Emotional nonsense’: Murrin on beef imports and why he intends to stay put

The Irish Farmers Journal sat down with the Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin, who has called for dialogue to resolve issues which he says have been "wildly, wildly, amplified".

NEWS 28 January 2026

‘Emotional nonsense’: Murrin on beef imports and why he intends to stay put

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In pictures: outgoing chairs – 71st IFA AGM

In pictures: outgoing chairs – 71st IFA AGM

NEWS 28 January 2026

Some animals left Wexford bluetongue farm before it was restricted – IFA

Some animals left Wexford bluetongue farm before it was restricted – IFA

NEWS 28 January 2026

IFA tells Heydon it doesn’t want Murrin's explanations, 'it wants him gone'

IFA tells Heydon it doesn’t want Murrin's explanations, 'it wants him gone'

IFA tells Heydon it doesn’t want Murrin's explanations, 'it wants him gone'

NEWS 28 January 2026

Malting meeting called for Laois growers

Malting meeting called for Laois growers

Malting meeting called for Laois growers

NEWS 27 January 2026

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IFA protesting at Bord Bia head office in Dublin

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 22 January 2026

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

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

The IFA has suggested some figures in Government are attempting to spread spin on the Larry Murrin controversy.

NEWS 22 January 2026

Farmer views: ‘confidence in Bord Bia is under threat’

Farmer views: ‘confidence in Bord Bia is under threat’

The Irish Farmers Journal asked farmers to give their opinion on whether the Minister should remove the chair of Bord Bia following controversy over his company importing beef from Brazil.

NEWS 22 January 2026

IFA claims cool temperatures could allow eradication of bluetongue

IFA claims cool temperatures could allow eradication of bluetongue

Current temperatures open the door to the complete eradication of bluetongue from Ireland before milder spring conditions set in, the IFA has said.

LETTERS 22 January 2026

Bord Bia meetings cancelled next week as Murrin controversy continues

Bord Bia meetings cancelled next week as Murrin controversy continues

Two meetings of Bord Bia’s TAC were cancelled next week as farm organisations announced they would not attend due to the ongoing controversy around its chair Larry Murrin.

NEWS 22 January 2026

Larry Murrin has 'my full confidence' as Bord Bia chair – Minister Heydon

Larry Murrin has 'my full confidence' as Bord Bia chair – Minister Heydon

It would be irresponsible to just follow emotion in relation to the media reports this week regarding the chair of Bord Bia when it is accepted by all that no rules were broken by him, says Minister.

NEWS 22 January 2026

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

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

The Bord Bia boss said that there was a “full, open, and considered discussion” on Larry Murrin's position as chair at board level on Thursday. Amy Forde and Lorcan Roche Kelly report.

NEWS 22 January 2026

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Cavan SFM Show brings the industry’s top machinery under one roof

The Cavan Spring Farm Machinery Show takes place on 4 and 5 February at the Cavan Equestrian Centre, offering farmers a first look at the machines and technology driving the season ahead.

Cavan SFM Show brings the industry’s top machinery under one roof

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