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Taoiseach to address IFA farming and food conference
Amy Forde
IFA president Francie Gorman said the event comes at a critical time for farming.
9 October 2024 News
Use budget money to close out BVD scheme – IFA
In Budget 2025, Minister Paschal Donohue announced €10m in funding for additional animal health measures including a possible IBR vaccination and advice program.
9 October 2024 News
Two measures enough for €13/ewe payment – INHFA
Both the INHFA and IFA have called for workable measures in 2025's National Sheep Welfare Scheme.
Gorman now a deputy president
Francie Gorman said that the supporting food production has to come front and centre in the next CAP.
9 October 2024 Dealer
Leadership runs in rugby star's family
Aoife Wafer is leading Ireland's women's rugby team's revival, but that is no surprise for those who know her family.
9 October 2024 Dealer
Sheep Welfare Scheme must ‘avoid any leakages’ - IFA
Total support payments for ewes have been increased to €25/ewe when combined with the €12/ewe Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS).
3 October 2024 News
IFA rollout of health checks programme announced
Initiative will provide farmers with a free health check worth €200, at livestock marts over the next six weeks.
2 October 2024 News
Budget 2025 falls short for key farm sectors - IFA
The association has cautiously welcomed budget commitments on the RZLT, a rise in the rate of flat-rate VAT rebates and inheritance thresholds.
1 October 2024 News
No justification for 47c/kg beef price gap – IFA
It comes at UK and EU prices have surged and a deficit of 47c/kg has opened up between Irish beef prices and the Bord Bia Prime Export Benchmark price.
1 October 2024 News
Southeast mostly unscathed from weekend’s stormy weather
Met Éireann issued a medium-level rain warning for Cork and Waterford, with heavy rain and thundery downpours expected.
30 September 2024 News
Francie Gorman elected vice-president of EU farm group
The IFA president said that the association's contribution to COPA is an important one in influencing the EU's farming policies.
27 September 2024 News
Minister must ensure no hold-ups with payments due - IFA
Cash flow challenges are mounting across all sectors, underlining the need for swift payments, the IFA's rural development chair has said.
27 September 2024 Letters