IFA to hold a National Hill Sheep Forum in Connemara
The IFA is to hold a National Hill Sheep Forum. The Forum is taking place at Callin Conneely farm, Letterdyfe, Roundstone, Connemara, Co. Galway and is open to all hill sheep farmers across the country. A number of speakers will be there on the day including the Department of Agriculture…
Farmers invited to sheep forum on May 23rd
A major IFA National Hill Sheep Forum will take place in Connemara, Co Galway on Tuesday May 23rd. This farm visit and meeting will provide hill sheep farmers with an opportunity to get the latest updates across a broad range of issues from commonages, GLAS policy and the latest on…
Farm delegation meets Taoiseach on Brexit ahead of crucial EU summit
IFA and representatives from the agri-food industry met the Taoiseach Enda Kenny yesterday to put forward the key issues for the sector arising from Brexit ahead of a crucial EU summit on Saturday. Representatives from Food Drink Ireland, Meat Industry Ireland and the Irish Dairy Industry Association joined IFA President…
IFA Brexit campaign got underway in Kildare today
More than 600 farmers headed down to Kildare today for the start of the IFA’s Brexit campaign. IFA President Joe Healy has already met Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Michel Creed, Minister for Agriculture, Charlie Flanagan , Minister for Foreign Affairs and Michel Barnier who is the EU’s Chief Negotiator. Mr Healy…
Beef Data and Genomics Scheme reopens
The Irish Farmers Association has welcomed the re-opening of the Beef Data and Genomics Scheme, announced by Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed. The measure will mean that farmers can get €95 per cow on the first 10 cows and €80 per cow thereafter. IFA National Livestock Chairman, Angus Woods, said…
Farmers urged to be vigilant about risk of forest fires
IFA Farm Forestry Chairman Pat Collins has warned farmers to be vigilant over Easter after the Forest Service issued a Condition Orange – High Fire Risk. The warning is to remain in place until 18th April in all areas, unless there is significant rainfall. Mr. Collins cautioned farmers to be…
Dog attacks on sheep continue
The head of the IFA in Leitrim is urging dog-owners to be aware at all times of where their dogs are. It follows what the organisation claims is the increasing problem of sheep-kills in the region. The biggest one in county Leitrim so far this year was when 35 sheep…