“Minister Creed must reverse his decision to put convergence on hold for the CAP” – Loftus
“To put internal convergence on hold for a transitional period of the Common Agricultural Policy is a sickening despicable attack on the poorest sector of Irish agriculture. ” That’s according to Founder of Ireland’s Future,…
Tim Cullinan’s ability in securing transfers proves vital in IFA success
Tim Cullinan has been elected as the next president of the Irish Farmers’ Association, and will succeed outgoing president Joe Healy. Cullinan was elected following the second count in the association’s presidential election at the…
5:30pm: IFA presidential election count update, Woods eliminated
A second count is underway to elect the next Irish Farmers’ Association president. There’s 900 votes separating the two remaining candidates to succeed Joe Healy. After nearly 8 hours of counting, the first result in…
Fisherman in Donegal express concern ahead of Council of Fisheries Ministers
The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has expressed its concern ahead of the annual meeting of the Council of Fisheries Ministers. The Donegal based group claim that the industry is already in a state of heightened anxiety…
IFA President says comments from Beef Plan Movement do not reflect the views of its members
The decision by local officials in the Beef Plan to express ‘regret’ that the IFA didn’t hold talks before staging protests at the distribution of some of main retailers in this County has been described…
North west farmers among group staging protest in Kilcock
Framers from the North West today were among a large group that staged a protest at the Musgrave/Centra/Supervalu distribution centre in Kilcock. The IFA have stepped up their action this week in their attempts to…
No price increase for beef farmers after Taskforce meeting.
The Irish Farmers Association says it’s disappointed to walk away from today’s Beef Market Taskforce meeting without a price increase for beef farmers. The group called for an immediate and significant price increase to…