The head of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association says they feel vindicated about their decision to leave the Irish Farmers Association following the recent controversies.

New research shows that 84% of people think the entire board of the Irish Farmers' Association should resign.

It is not yet clear yet whether former general secretary Pat Smith's severance package from the IFA stands up legally.

The former General secretary of the IFA says he wants the association to pay his multi-million euro severance package to charity.

The Deputy President of the Irish Farmers Association, Tim O’Leary, says he will contest the election for the Presidency of the organisation.

National bodies are under mounting pressure to reveal the salaries of leading members.