Event: IFA

ABP can no longer collect funds from farmers on IFA’s behalf

The Irish Farmers’ Association has said the ABP meat processor group is no longer authorised to collect funds on behalf of IFA from the payments the company makes to farmers for livestock.

Thu, 18 Aug, 2016

Grain off the combine is a great value purchase

It has been a very mixed few weeks around the country for grass growth, with some areas experiencing a mini-drought, while others have had plenty of rain to push on grass.

Thu, 04 Aug, 2016

Samsung Gear S3 could be unveiled at IFA

Reports have emerged that Samsung will unveil the Gear S3 at IFA in September.

Fri, 29 Jul, 2016

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to launch on August 2

Samsung has sent out invites for its Galaxy Note 7 event, which will take place on August 2 in New York.

Wed, 13 Jul, 2016

Sony Xperia X2 could launch in September

A benchmark listing suggests that a follow-up to the Xperia X range released earlier this year is on the way.

Tue, 12 Jul, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Mon, 04 Jul, 2016

Hill farmers struggle with low income plight

Hill farmers need a reversal of cutbacks which have driven farmers out of the sector, says IFA hill chairman Pat Dunne.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Mon, 06 Jun, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Fri, 03 Jun, 2016

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 could be out sooner than expected

Samsung announced the Galaxy Note 5 in August last year rather than September at IFA. The latest rumour indicates that it’ll be out even earlier this year.

Fri, 03 Jun, 2016

Huawei tipped to release curved display smartphone

Huawei is reportedly working on a smartphone with a curved screen, dubbed the Mate Edge.

Fri, 06 May, 2016

More than 500 attend last IFA election debate

More than 500 turned up in Tullamore in Co Offaly on Tuesday for the last of the IFA’s 25 debates by presidential candidates. 

Thu, 31 Mar, 2016

Stephen Cadogan: IFA figures challenging but could have been worse

The number of fully paid-up members eligible to vote in the upcoming IFA elections stands at 75,501, said IFA National Chairman Jer Bergin last week.

Thu, 31 Mar, 2016

First votes cast in IFA leadership elections

The first votes in the election for the next president and deputy president of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) were cast last night.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2016

Denis Lehane: IFA election about fixing in-house problems of representative group

This is a very unusual IFA presidential election. In the past, IFA elections were always fought on how the organisation could be best steered to fix the many problems that exist in farming. 

Thu, 18 Feb, 2016

Denis Lehane: Nigel Renaghan demands ‘fair share of the final price’ for produce

The first deputy presidential candidate speaker at Ballincollig was Nigel Renaghan, a beef and poultry farmer from Co Monaghan.

Thu, 18 Feb, 2016

Beef merger not notified or referred to CCPC

The proposed transaction between ABP Food Group and Slaney Foods has not been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), nor has it been referred for examination, according to a clarification from the CCPC, following our article last week.

Thu, 04 Feb, 2016

Farmers deserve return of Glenroe

I put my feet up over Christmas, and gave my toes a right good toasting by the fire. ’Twas the least I deserved, worn out from a year of farming. Anyway, while resting, I viewed plenty of programmes on the box, yarns where fellows were running, jumping and kissing all before them. Boring old sagas for the most part.

Thu, 07 Jan, 2016

Sinking Sunday feeling saved by dreams of Kate Winslet and Basic Farm Payment

Denis Lehane provides a humorous glimpse into the complicated workings of the farming brain.  

Thu, 10 Dec, 2015

IFA election may be in April at earliest

IFA is likely to remain without an elected president until April of 2016, at least.

Thu, 10 Dec, 2015

Why is society silent on low farm incomes while IFA salaries are sensationalised?

The controversy over the pay levels in the IFA has dominated news headlines in a remarkable way over the past few weeks.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2015

I’m digging away to my first million unlike the million euro IFA man

When I was a young lad I joined the Farm Relief Services, and in doing so became something of an expert in the art of piking out calves’ houses.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2015

Willie has thrown the hat that caused all the fuss 'in the fire'

Willie has no time for our nonsense.

Wed, 25 Nov, 2015

IFA salaries: Who are the key players?

Pat Smith, IFA general secretary, who stepped down last week.

Wed, 25 Nov, 2015

Have a look at the latest designs in new appliances and home technology

Kya deLongchamps finds that the march of technology is continuing to revolutionise the way in which we store our food, wash clothes and make a cuppa.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2015

Tánaiste ploughs on despite Enda’s furrowed brow

It was Year Zero at the Ploughing Championships for Joan Burton. With an Irish Examiner opinion poll unable to find a single farmer who said they would vote Labour, the Tánaiste faced reaping a bleak harvest at the annual agri-fest.

Thu, 24 Sep, 2015

50bn devices ‘to be connected’ to internet by 2020

Intel hailed a “once-in-a- decade moment” as it showed off the sixth generation of its signature Core processors, as well as a next-generation selfie stick.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2015

Huawei at IFA 2015 - Watch and Mate S

Huawei has just held its pre-IFA briefing for 2015 and they've got a lot to show off.

Wed, 02 Sep, 2015

Android Wear devices now work with iPhones

The hour has come - Android Wear now works with iPhones.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2015

Samsung brings Internet of Things to IFA 2015

IFA 2015 is about to kick off in Berlin and Samsung is going big with some unusual products.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2015

Microsoft expected to announce Surface Pro 4 in October

Microsoft is expected to announce a whole suite of new products in October. Among its expected announcements are new Lumia smartphones, a new wearable, and the Surface Pro 4.

Fri, 21 Aug, 2015