Rosemarie Ahern O'Gorman

Farmers unimpressed by EU fertiliser plan

Calls for an immediate suspension of CBAM went unheeded in a broad package of measures that has underwhelmed farmers and co-ops.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Farmers unimpressed by EU fertiliser plan

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IFA to hold meetings on Nature Restoration Law

IFA to hold meetings on Nature Restoration Law

NEWS 19 May 2026

Brussels fertiliser action plan fails to move now on CBAM

Brussels fertiliser action plan fails to move now on CBAM

NEWS 19 May 2026

IFA calls for immediate CBAM suspension

IFA calls for immediate CBAM suspension

IFA calls for immediate CBAM suspension

NEWS 18 May 2026

Strasbourg set for farmer protest over EU inaction on fertiliser prices

Strasbourg set for farmer protest over EU inaction on fertiliser prices

Strasbourg set for farmer protest over EU inaction on fertiliser prices

NEWS 18 May 2026

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Brussels’ threat to ban Brazilian meat is an ‘important first step’ – IFA

Brussels’ threat to ban Brazilian meat is an ‘important first step’ – IFA

The IFA has called on the Commission to push ahead with a ban on Brazilian meat imports, pencilled in from September – unless the country complies with EU antibiotic rules.

NEWS 31 March 2026

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

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

The IFA president said that the rollout of the fuel support scheme must be efficient and effective and the Department must ensure that those who need support get it quickly.

NEWS 31 March 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 31 March 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 31 March 2026

Comment: processor absence makes the heart anger

Comment: processor absence makes the heart anger

Farmers drew their own conclusions from the complete absence of any processor presence at Monday evening's crucial beef meeting in Abbeyleix.

OPINION 31 March 2026

Winter finishers left high and dry

Winter finishers left high and dry

Hannah Furlong reports from Monday night’s Irish Farmers Journal beef markets meeting in Laois.

MARKETS 31 March 2026

Watch: finishers losing up to €400/head on cattle

Watch: finishers losing up to €400/head on cattle

IFA president Francie Gorman has stated that factories will not have beef finishers down the line if they do not put a stop to relentless price cuts.

NEWS 31 March 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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