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Political system must stand up for farmers - IFA
Anne O'Donoghue
Ahead of June’s European and local elections, the IFA launched its election manifesto outlining key issues for farmers.
24 April 2024 News
MEPs back cuts to CAP red tape
The easing of red tape will allow member states give tillage farmers more flexibility on crop diversification and stubble cultivation rules.
16 April 2024 News
IFA’s nine key asks of politicians ahead of local and European elections
Nine key issues have been identified by the Irish Farmers' Association ahead of the upcoming European and local elections in June.
One-third of farmers spend at least six days per year on CAP paperwork
A survey carried out by the European Commission received close to 27,000 replies from farmers across Europe.
16 April 2024 News
Councils at odds on farm inspections
Some county councils have hit pause on their farm inspection campaigns in light of the bad weather, while others are continuing.
10 April 2024 News
Bord Bia can reschedule audits for farmers
Bord Bia is engaging with stakeholders and farmers to manage audits for farmers severely affected by poor weather.
6 April 2024 News
Suspension of some inspections welcomed by INHFA
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association has welcomed the decision by the Minister to suspend all inspections not required to support payments until 22 April.
5 April 2024 News
HSA reschedules farm inspection blitz
A focused farm inspection campaign on the safe use of farm machinery timed ahead of the busy harvesting season had been due to kick off in the coming weeks.
5 April 2024 News
Financial aid more urgent than ever for farmers - ICSA
ICSA welcomes decision to pause non-essential inspections, but calls for immediate financial aid for farmers.
4 April 2024 News
Minister hits pause on non-essential farm inspections
Minister McConalogue stated that the pausing of non-essential inspections is both "proportionate" and "necessary" as farmers struggle with a prolonged period of difficult weather.
4 April 2024 News
Focus on what you can control
Some common sense on inspections is badly needed at a difficult juncture for the farm sector.
3 April 2024 Viewpoints
HSA inspections must be halted - IFA
The Health and Safety Authority's plan for a "blitz of farm inspections" cannot proceed with "deplorable" weather conditions continuing, the IFA says.
3 April 2024 News