IFA

Weather hits spring field work on tillage farms

John Murphy IFA grain chair estimates that across Ireland only about 50% of crops have been sown so far this spring.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Weather hits spring field work on tillage farms

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Retrospective TB measures on farmers are unfair – IFA

Retrospective TB measures on farmers are unfair – IFA

NEWS 15 April 2026

Tipperary farmer to become new ifac chair

Tipperary farmer to become new ifac chair

NEWS 15 April 2026

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

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

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

NEWS 13 April 2026

Protesters say they won't lobby Government through haulage association or IFA

Protesters say they won't lobby Government through haulage association or IFA

Protesters say they won't lobby Government through haulage association or IFA

NEWS 9 April 2026

ADVERTISEMENT

Ports blocked, but Irish feed available - IFA grain chair

Ports blocked, but Irish feed available - IFA grain chair

There are concerns that the blocking of ports could lead to a shortage of animal feed across the country.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

Michael Caffrey, IFA pig chair, said there is uncertainty going forward for the sector.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Beef prices 'completely at odds with market conditions'

Beef prices 'completely at odds with market conditions'

'It's unacceptable and reckless that factories continue to talk down the trade when prices in our key export markets strengthen'.

NEWS 1 April 2026

My Farming Week: Hannah Ryan, Ballylooby and Araglin, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: Hannah Ryan, Ballylooby and Araglin, Co Tipperary

Hailing from Tipperary, Hannah Ryan has always had a grá for pigs and is a member of the Irish Pig Health Society and the IFA pig committee.

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

Retrospective TB measures on farmers are unfair - IFA

Retrospective TB measures on farmers are unfair - IFA

Serious concerns have also been raised on the new testing requirements for cull cow sales at marts.

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

SPONSORED

Building the future herd right from day one

Ger Collins farms outside Milford, with his sons, Charlie and Rowan. They milk 80 Holstein Friesian cows in a spring-calving system focused on efficiency, animal health and long-term sustainability.

Building the future herd right from day one

LOAD MORE STORIES