IFA
Caoimhe Harney on 28 Sep 2021
IFA prepared to battle Government on carbon ownership
The IFA has said that farmers own the carbon stored in their forests, and will challenge the Government if it interferes with farmers' rights.
Caoimhe Harney on 28 Sep 2021
Farmers seek support for Glenisk in wake of fire
Yoghurt manufacturer Glenisk has been the destination for 90% of organic milk produced in Ireland.
Caoimhe Harney on 27 Sep 2021
Harvesting of Irish peat a matter of urgency - Doherty
Senator Regina Doherty has said that climate action policies must be implemented in such a way that does not wipe out livelihoods.
Caoimhe Harney on 24 Sep 2021
Glanbia grain price positive for tillage sector - IFA
The IFA has said, despite the encouraging grain price, farmers need to look at their production costs and consider the forward grain prices available.
Caitríona Morrissey on 24 Sep 2021
IFA president Tim Cullinan returned unopposed
The Tipperary man will stay at the helm of the largest farming organisation in Ireland for another two-year term.
Caoimhe Harney on 23 Sep 2021
Importing peat 'utterly ludicrous and a total travesty' - IFA
The IFA has called on the Government to demonstrate political leadership to sort out the peat debacle.
Adam Woods on 22 Sep 2021
Row erupts over Teagasc advice to switch to dairy beef
Teagasc director Professor Gerry Boyle got himself into hot water over comments on switching from sucklers to dairy beef. Adam Woods reports.
The Dealer on 22 Sep 2021
McCormack not a fan of yellow cards
The all-Ireland hurling final referee Fergal Horgan’s name was mentioned at an Oireachtas agriculture committee discussion with farm organisations on nitrates last week.
The Dealer on 22 Sep 2021
Farm leaders debate comes at a crucial crossroads for Irish farming
Tim Cullinan, Pat McCormack, Dermot Kelleher, Vincent Roddy, Bobby Miller and John Keane will debate the big issues facing farming next Tuesday evening.
Stephen Robb on 22 Sep 2021
IFA potato report: conditions remain good for potato harvest
IFA potato report 21 September 2021.
Aidan Brennan on 22 Sep 2021
Up in knots over nitrogen bands
Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the submissions and commentary relating to organic nitrogen banding proposals in the Nitrates Action Programme.
Pat O'Toole on 22 Sep 2021
IFA calls for VAT on vaccines to go
Oral vaccines are VAT free, but pour-ons and injectables are charged 23% VAT.
Siobhán Walsh on 22 Sep 2021
Malting barley price settled this week
The final price to be added to the average for Boortmalt’s harvest pricing model was settled on Wednesday. Farmers look set to be paid over €237/t for their malting barley.
Caoimhe Harney on 22 Sep 2021
Remove discrimination for the self-employed – IFA
The IFA has said the Government must step up and put action and money behind the rhetoric for Budget 2022.
Rachel Donovan on 22 Sep 2021
‘Negotiations on nitrates must begin’ – IFA
IFA environment chair Paul O’Brien, pushes for real negotiations on the new Nitrates Action Plan (NAP) to get underway as soon as possible.
Caoimhe Harney on 21 Sep 2021
‘Teagasc must end its policy on suckler abandonment’ - Sinn Féin MEP
The Sligo MEP has criticised Teagasc advice and said that he rejects the notion that suckler farmers should move to dairy beef.
Rachel Donovan on 21 Sep 2021
Tight supplies swing sheep trade back towards farmers
A scarcity of lambs is driving the trade this week, with factories freely paying prices of €6.30/kg.
Caoimhe Harney on 21 Sep 2021
‘Megaphone approach to communicating with farmers has to stop’ – IFA
The Government must change its approach to communicating with farmers if it wants to see positive change within the sector, according to the IFA.
Caoimhe Harney on 20 Sep 2021
‘Department must pull out stops to issue payments due’ - IFA
The IFA has said that the Department must do everything in its power to pay farmers their advance payment in October.
Adam Woods on 20 Sep 2021
Teagasc board member distances himself from director’s comments
Deputy president of the IFA and Teagasc board member Brian Rushe has distanced himself from comments made by the Teagasc director at a Dublin economics workshop event held last week.