The President of the Irish Farmers Association says he is going to take a direct approach is his new role.

The average price of agricultural land fell by almost 22% last year, according to a survey by the Irish Farmers Journal.

New restrictions on the importation of livestock come into effect from today.

FOUR of the seven Guild of Agricultural Journalists awards, which Health Minister Mary Harney presented at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, were won by Irish Farmers Journal contributors.

The President of the Irish Farmers Association, John Dillon has rallied farmers who have staged a surprise protest outside a meat plant in Co Louth.