IFA President stresses the importance of supports
Farmers are warning the uncertainty over CAP reform, climate action and Brexit means increased supports for the sector have never been more critical. The Irish Farmers Association’s to meet with the Finance and Public Expenditure ministers later to detail their demands in the upcoming budget. The largest farming…
Agri Week: Cap Proposals blasted for sucler & Beef Farmers. Agricultural Road Rage Rampant. Forestery Fiasco on licences processing
The IFA Livestock Chairman blasts the Cap Proposals aimed at Suckler and Beef farmers Should the drivers of agricultural vehicles on our roads be more considerate of other road users? And still trying to tell the wood from the trees we hear why the Joint Oireachtas Agriculture Committee…
Farmers make their case in advance of the budget
The IFA earlier today launched its pre-budget submission. IFA President Tim Cullinan said it provides a blueprint for Government to follow if it genuinely wants to ensure the future viability of Ireland’s largest indigenous sector. The IFA president claims that if proper funding is provided to GLAS schemes, TAM schemes,…
Dairy farmers unhappy over proposed changes to TAMS
The IFA has described the exclusion of the dairy equipment scheme from TAMS in the consultation document for the CAP strategic plan as ‘active discrimination against the dairy sector.’ IFA National Dairy Chairman Stephen Arthur said the Department is quick to forget the vital importance of the dairy sector to…
North West Farmers concerned with recreational walkers
Local representatives of the IFA have expressed concerns about recreational users not abiding by the Countryside Code during the recent spell of good weather. The IFA claim there has been a huge increase in recreational users in recent weeks, as people holiday at home. The Country’s largest farming…
local farmers launch new campaign aimed at protecting those in the suckler cow and sheep sectors
Sligo IFA members were among those that launched new camping this week calling for couple payments for Suckler cow and Ewe farmers. The campaign was launched earlier this week outside the headquarters of the IFA in Dublin as IFA officials were engaged in lobbying Politicians ahead of the vote…
IFA President ‘disappointed’ over lack of involvement in protest from Leitrim branch
The President of the Irish Farmers Association has expressed his disappointment that the Leitrim branch of the organisation decided not take part in the national day of action which was staged on Friday last. Events took place at venues across the county last week to highlight the importance of the…