Taoiseach
on 03 Feb 2021
66th IFA AGM
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the AGM was held remotely for the first time in the IFA’s history
Niall Hurson on 03 Feb 2021
Impact assessment of Farm to Fork and Green Deal must happen – Taoiseach
The guarantee was made at the IFA AGM on Thursday, following a call for commitment to the impact assessment by IFA president Tim Cullinan.
Niall Hurson on 03 Feb 2021
Beef farmers bear the brunt of Commission policy contradictions – IFA
The IFA president said the Mercosur trade deal cannot progress along with the existing access granted to beef not produced to Irish standards.
Niall Hurson on 28 Jan 2021
Minister confirms consultation on new REPS to begin on Friday
The IFA has called for the scheme to be accessible to new entrants to farming and the 3,000 who left AEOS in 2018.
Amy Forde on 28 Jan 2021
Current CAP reform could cut Basic Payment by 30% – IFA president
After his first 12 months in office, IFA president Tim Cullinan cited CAP reform and climate change in his IFA AGM speech.
Caitríona Morrissey on 28 Jan 2021
€1.5bn REPS-2 programme to encourage ‘greener’ farming – Taoiseach
Micheál Martin told the IFA AGM that agriculture is entering a decade of change.
Niall Hurson on 13 Jan 2021
Strong meat export performance in 2020 despite challenges – MII
While the value of beef and poultry exports fell by 2%, the pigmeat and sheepmeat sectors showed strong growth, up 14% and 12% respectively.
Niall Hurson on 23 Dec 2020
Looking back: The farming A to Z of 2020
We take a look back at the talking points of the past year.
Niall Hurson on 11 Dec 2020
Deal opportunity must be taken to avoid devastation for rural Ireland - ICOS
ICOS has warned that it is highly unlikely that tariff costs will be recouped from the UK consumer and, more probable, it will be Irish farmers that will pay.
Niall Hurson on 01 Oct 2020
Irish food exports take 30% drop in no-deal scenario - report
Imports have also been forecast to decline by 33.6% in the event of no-deal.
Barry Cassidy on 30 Sep 2020
GLAS set for rollover but REPS pushed back
Efforts to secure funds for an extension to GLAS will see a REPS pilot pushed to the second half of 2021, the Irish Farmers Journal understands.
Barry Cassidy on 11 Sep 2020
Agriculture's 10-year road map due in coming months - Taoiseach
An Taoiseach Michéal Martin has reaffirmed a Government commitment to publish a road map for the agricultural sector for the next decade before the end of the year.
Pat O'Toole on 02 Sep 2020
McConalogue appointed Minister for Agriculture
The Donegal TD has been confirmed by Taoiseach Micheal Martin, with a full plate of issues for him to tackle.
Niall Hurson on 02 Sep 2020
McConalogue named as new Minister for Agriculture
Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has been named as the replacement for Dara Calleary. Niall Hurson and Barry Cassidy report.
Amy Forde on 26 Aug 2020
New Minister for Agriculture to be appointed next week
The now former Minister Calleary was in the job for 38 days after he replaced Barry Cowen, who was fired in July after 17 days in the role for a previous drink-driving offence.
Niall Hurson on 26 Aug 2020
‘Unacceptable to be without cabinet representation’
Farm organisations react to the resignation of Minister for Agriculture Dara Calleary.
Phelim O'Neill on 26 Aug 2020
Ireland likely to lose trade brief if Hogan goes
With Hogan, Ireland is at the centre of the EU Commission, a replacement is likely to be closer to the edge.
Justin McCarthy on 26 Aug 2020
New minister must be nominated immediately as farmers battle storms on all sides
The absence of a minister for agriculture effectively means that farmers have had no strategic political leadership since the start of the year.
Niall Hurson on 26 Aug 2020
Taoiseach and Minister Coveney among ASA conference guests
The event takes place on Friday 11 September and will be streamed live.
Niall Hurson on 26 Aug 2020
Irish grass-fed beef PGI will undermine suckler farmers – INHFA
The organisation has subsequently written to An Taoiseach and acting Minister for Agriculture Micheál Martin.