North west farm families urged to avail of SUSI grants
North West farm families are being urged to avail of the benefits of SUSI education grants. With the 2023 deadlines fast approaching, IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chairperson Alice Doyle says SUSI educations grants could of be benefit to those entering third-level education. Speaking to Ocean FM, Alice Doyle…
IFA welcomes Credit Union lending expansion
IFA Farm Business Chairperson Rose Mary McDonagh has said credit unions expanding their lending to farmers is important for competition in the market. It has been reported that Credit Unions are planning to expand their cultivate offering to agriculture with the new secured loan offering up to €300,000 for 30…
Reduction in butter prices will spread the pain for Dairy Farmers
Following widespread falls in the price of milk across the main supermarkets during the weekend, consumers in a number of supermarket chains will also benefit from a drop in the price of butter. From today, a number of supermarkets will cut the price of its own brand butter while…
IFA warns dairy farmers are “near breaking point”
10The IFA is warning dairy farmers are “near breaking point” as supermarkets slash the price of milk. Four of the largest retailers in Ireland have announced price cuts this weekend. Lidl, Tesco, Aldi and Supervalu have all announced that the price of 2 litres of milk in-store will drop by…
Manorhamilton farmer appointed new Leitrim IFA Chairperson
Manorhamilton Farmer Liam Gilligan has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Leitrim branch of the IFA. The sheep and suckler farmer is also well-known from his involvement with the Manorhamilton Agricultural Show where he held the position as Chairman. Mr. Gilligan brings a wealth of experience to the…
IFA National Sheep Chair condemns attack on farmer
The IFA national Sheep Chairman has condemned the physical assault on a farmer in Wicklow that is understood to have taken place when walkers insisted that dogs be allowed access to a route on the farmers land. The incident has been condemned by the Mountaineering Council while the President of…
Sheep farmers to hold protest outside Roscommon Mart
The Irish Farmers Association will hold its first of many national protests at Roscommon Mart on Monday morning. The protest comes as Sheep farmers feel aggrieved at the support being given to the national sheep flock in areas such as input costs and farm gate prices for sheep meat and…