IFA Mark International Women’s Day 2024
Marking International Women’s Day 2024, IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chair Teresa Roche said that she wants to acknowledge the important contribution of women in agriculture. “Despite the important role they play, women farmers contribution has traditionally been understated,” Teresa Roche said. “Today, on International Women’s Day I want to fully recognise their contribution […]
Green Light for All ACRES Applicants the Right Move – IFA
IFA President Francie Gorman has welcomed confirmation from DAFM that all valid Tranche 2 ACRES applications will be accepted, and that there will be no impact on overall payment rates. “This is a positive move by the Department. Given our climate ambition, leaving farmers out would have sent the wrong message. Getting all farmers who […]
Sign our Open Letter to Stop Fireblight – Hedgerows Ireland
Hedgerows Ireland, An Taisce, and the Environmental Pillar appeal for signatures on their open letter to Minister McConalogue, asking him to take decisive action on the risk of Fireblight in Ireland. Fireblight is a bacterial disease that may result in the removal of Ireland’s emblematic Hawthorn hedgerows if allowed to spread. Its other common host trees include […]
IFA to Hold National Potato Meeting
IFA National Potato Chair Sean Ryan has announced that IFA will hold a national meeting for potato growers on Wednesday, 13th March at 8pm in the CityNorth Hotel, Gormanston, Co.Meath. The meeting will address the major challenges in the sector with guest speakers from Teagasc, Bord Bia and DAFM on the night. Sean Ryan said the past […]
Market Conditions Only Pointing One Way for Beef Prices – IFA
IFA Livestock chair Declan Hanrahan said buoyant beef markets must be reflected in beef prices to farmers. He said the relentless opportunism by meat factories in undermining strong markets will not be tolerated. “Every week that goes by cattle coming from sheds have incurred higher costs and factories must reflect this in beef prices,” he […]
Farmers Cannot Bear the Cost of Retailers’ Price Cuts
IFA President Francie Gorman said the brunt of retail campaigns to cut prices on beef, chicken, lamb and pork cannot land on farmers. “These campaigns, regardless of what the retailers say, will have negative consequences for farmgate prices. We cannot allow this to happen,” he said. Consumers are entitled to the best quality produced meat, […]
Payments under Organic Farm Scheme Must be Addressed
IFA Organic Project Team chair John Fitzpatrick said that payments under the Organic Farm Scheme (OFS) must be addressed. “The delay in the ACRES scheme has had a knock-on effect as payment must be issued there before the OFS payment can be made. This process is flawed and farmers are suffering as a result,” he […]
IFA to Hold National Horticulture Meeting
IFA Horticulture chair Mark Walsh has announced that IFA will hold a national meeting for horticulture growers next Wed, Mar 6th at 8pm in the CityNorth Hotel, Gormanston, Co.Meath. The meeting will address the major challenges in the horticulture sector with guest speakers from Teagasc, Bord Bia and DAFM on the night. Mark Walsh said […]