Agri Week July 2nd 2020
Agri Week 0207 2020 Running Order 00.51 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice on the new government, the lack of senior ministers in the north west and what will it mean for agriculture/ 07.33 Feature interview with the former IFA President Joe Healy on the appointment of Barry Cowen…
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 as wrong. The President of the IFA has responded to recent comments made by the…
IFA is hopeful Johnson will see the importance of avoiding Brexit crash-out
The President of the Irish Farmer’s Association is hopeful that Boris Johnson will see the importance of avoiding a crash-out Brexit. However, Joe Healy admits the new British Prime Minister only adds more uncertainty over Brexit. In its pre-budget submission, the IFA says Brexit is the greatest challenge to the…
IFA engage in lobbying with TD’s and Senators on Mercosur Deal
The IFA have today engaged on a lobbying session on all TD’s and Senators to build opposition to the Mercosur Deal. As part of the campaign the farming organisation have highlighted the environmental damage being done by beef production in Brazil and also raised concerns over the food and safety…
IFA president says it’s essential Brexit beef package is targeted at those who need it most
IFA President Joe Healy says it is essential the €100m Brexit beef package is targeted to the farmers who need it most. Mr Healy says it must be paid without delay and there must be no-strings attached. The IFA leader says it is very clear the farmers who sold finished…
Agri Week 14 03 19
Coming up on this week’s show with Therese Madden: The IFA President Joe Healy claims the tariff regime in the event of a no deal Brexit will be disastrous for Irish Farmers. A number of positions are available on The Rural Social Scheme in Sligo – we will talking about…
IFA President claims tariff regime if no Brexit will be ‘disastrous’ for farmers
The IFA President Joe Healy claims the tariff regime in the event of a no deal Brexit will be disastrous for Irish Farmers. After last night’s defeat in Westminister the IFA President claims the prospect of a no deal has moved closer. With over 90% of Irish beef being exported…