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farming

TB test exemption for calves up to 120 days in clear herds

“It helps farmers and vets carry out tests in a much safer environment, and critically these animals remain eligible for internal trade,” said IFA Animal Health Chairman Pat Farrell.

farming

IFA President: it’s a very tough job, but someone’s got to do it

news

'We are all struggling to make up the differences': Demonstrations taking place to highlight third level cuts

business

From his living room to the boardroom: UCC student persuades top CEOs to attend leadership summit

world

South Africa's deputy 'would believe' Jacob Zuma rape accusation

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Naval officers organise handouts for navy recruits waiting four weeks for pay

Handouts as navy recruits wait four weeks for pay

Naval officers organised a whip-around to bail out a number of recruits who have not been paid for weeks.

Thu, 13 Jul, 2017

Students ‘need info and prep’ to curb fresher dropout rates

More access to information about courses and a less-rushed start to college after students get their Leaving Certificate results could help reduce dropout rates, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) said.

Fri, 28 Apr, 2017

Agri events

Today, March 30

Thu, 30 Mar, 2017

Naval Service’s Med rescuers still waiting for pay hike from ‘Scrooge’ Government

The Government has been accused of acting ‘Scrooge’ by not paying hard-pressed Naval Service personnel and agreed increased allowance before Christmas.

Sat, 24 Dec, 2016

Agri-events

Today, October 13

Thu, 13 Oct, 2016

Points requirement for many college courses set to rise, Leaving Cert students warned

Points for a range of college courses are likely to rise, with a record number of applications to the CAO, Leaving Cert students have been warned.

Tue, 16 Aug, 2016

Warning that toxic dump delays would breach Europe agreement

An environmental lobby group is warning that cutbacks or delays to the proposed clean-up of a toxic waste dump in Cork Harbour would breach a legal agreement between Ireland and the European Commission (EC).

Fri, 24 Jun, 2016

Dairy outlook set to improve by early 2017 says Ornua chief

Farmers can hope to see milk prices improve in early 2017, by which time Ireland will have increased dairy sales into China, Africa, and the Middle East, says Ornua chief executive Kevin Lane.

Thu, 21 Apr, 2016

Every vote will count in IFA elections in April

IFA debates in every county before votes are cast.

Thu, 11 Feb, 2016

Mixed farmer responses to dairy and pig farm supports

Farmers have welcomed aid packages for dairy and pig farmers, but say the supports do not go far enough.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

EU to simplify farm payments amid ‘climate of fear’, says Phil Hogan

The “climate of fear” for farmers applying for aid under the Common Agricultural Policy should end with the latest tranche of proposed simplification measures, according to the European Agriculture and Rural Development Commissioner Phil Hogan.

Mon, 25 Jan, 2016

Jer Bergin will lead IFA until election

IFA National Treasurer Jer Bergin has been elected National Chairman, to lead the Association until the election of a new President is completed.

Thu, 17 Dec, 2015

Con Lucey reveals IFA's runaway remuneration and faulty structures

Wages for the IFA General Secretary and President should be set by the Deputy President, National Treasurer, a Regional Chairman, and an external expert with specialist knowledge of pay levels, said the Association’s former chief economist, Con Lucey this week, in his much anticipated report on the organisation’ remuneration and governance.

Thu, 17 Dec, 2015

Farmers welcome dairy and pig sector aid packages from EU and Department of Agriculture

Farmers and industry leaders have welcomed the Department of Agriculture’s decision to match the EU’s €13.7m direct aid package for the dairy and pig sectors.

Fri, 11 Dec, 2015

IFA board criticism grows

Pressure is growing on senior members of the Irish Farmers Association executive board to step down after more local branches joined the call for resignations in the aftermath of the payments’ controversy within the organisation.

Fri, 04 Dec, 2015

Rush for 1,200 National Reserve Scheme and Young Farmer Scheme applicants to enrol in Green Cert

Applicants for the 2015 National Reserve Scheme (NR) and Young Farmer Scheme (YFS) must enrol in a Green Cert or equivalent programme before the end of 2015.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2015

Rollercoaster world dairy markets bounce back

The global milk price roller coaster continued this week, with another Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction index price rise.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2015

Longboat Quay: Council urged to pay €4m to repair ‘firetrap’

Pressure is mounting on Dublin City Council to foot the €4m bill for fire safety remedial works in the 299-apartment complex Longboat Quay.

Thu, 01 Oct, 2015

IFA sees scope for local renewable energy

The Irish Farmers Association is to work towards the establishment of a new community renewable energy business.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2015

Milk producers call on processors to hold price

A lift in global dairy product returns has led to milk producers in Ireland calling on processors here to hold the price they will pay for August supplies.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2015

VIDEO: Dairy fund of 2.7% off all farmer payments rejected

The Milk Bucket Challenge, highlighting the financial difficulties of dairy farmers, is catching on across the world.

Thu, 20 Aug, 2015

Agri Events

Thursday, August 13

Thu, 13 Aug, 2015

Milk price decline to cost farmers over €500m

Dairy farmers are set to lose over €500m this year as a result of lower milk prices, the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association warned yesterday.

Wed, 29 Jul, 2015

Ulster Farmers Union in row with council over man smoking in tractor

A man smoking a cigarette, while sitting in the cab of a tractor parked off the road at a filling station, has sparked a fuming row in the north between the Ulster Farmers Union and a local authority.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2015

Taoiseach puts limit on budget measures

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that the Coalition will not spend more than €1.5bn on budget measures, including tax cuts, in October’s budget.

Fri, 17 Jul, 2015

Creamery suppliers see static milk price

The price paid to farmers for their milk supplies should remain unchanged for May, according to the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2015

IFA accuses Coveney of delaying farmers’ charter

The IFA yesterday accused Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney of foot-dragging on finalising a new charter of rights for farmers.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2015

IFA families can clean up in €6,000 competition

To encourage members to actively participate in a rural April spring clean, IFA has teamed up with the Irish Farm Film Producers Group (IFFPG).

Thu, 16 Apr, 2015

Board signals milk price gain

Positive dairy market signals continue, with the Irish Dairy Board raising its Purchase Price Index from 93 to 97.5 for February.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2015

Three years to pay superlevy

The European Commission has confirmed that dairy farmers can pay the superlevy fine over three years, with zero interest charged.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2015

ICMSA wants currency bonus in milk prices

Interview: Pat McCormack, ICMSA Deputy President

Thu, 12 Feb, 2015

Coveney wants tougher BVD policy

Moves to identify BVD-risk farmers to their neighbours and to local vets are expected, after Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney said they threaten to delay progress towards BVD eradication.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2015

McDonald: Ceann Comhairle dispute not over

Sinn Féin Deputy President Mary Lou McDonald has said she will not try to enter the Dáil chamber today.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2014

McDonald to meet Adams after woman says she told him of rape claim

Sinn Féin’s Deputy President Mary Lou McDonald has said she will meet Gerry Adams later to discuss allegations made in a BBC TV programme.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2014

Farmers have 'mixed feelings' over Budget 2015

The Irish Farmers Association has said it has "mixed feelings" about Budget 2015.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2014

ICMSA ‘disappointed’ as some processors cut July milk price

The decision of a number of milk processors to cut the July milk price is extremely disappointing for farmers, according to the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association.

Tue, 19 Aug, 2014

President Higgins welcomed to Windsor

President Michael D Higgins has begun his official state visit in Britain.

Tue, 08 Apr, 2014

IFA: Local authorities failing to tackle illegal dumping

The deputy president of the Irish Farmers Association Tim O’Leary is accusing local authorities across Ireland of failing to implement litter laws to stop illegal dumping.

Fri, 28 Mar, 2014

ICMSA: Farmers should not have to pay for BVD eradication tests

ICMSA deputy president Pat McCormack has slammed a proposal that farmers on the BVD eradication programme should pay for their own tests.

Thu, 27 Mar, 2014

UCD leads way with merger or collapse of 35 degree courses

University College Dublin has been leading the way in reducing degrees for Leaving Certificate students to pick from, but says it does not automatically mean CAO points drop.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2014

Over-quota suppliers likely to face superlevy fines of 28.6c per litre

With Ireland facing a likely national superlevy fine of up to €40m, Lakeland Dairies has told over-quota suppliers to expect to pay fines of around 28.6 cent per litre.

Sat, 18 Jan, 2014

Downey hits major points of his strategy

Farm incomes must be improved by securing premium prices and reducing input costs, and the fear surrounding farm inspections must end.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2014

Dairy farmers end year on high note as milk prices set to remain strong

The year is ending on a positive note for the country’s dairy farmers with predictions that milk prices are likely to remain strong — at least for the first six months of 2014.

Tue, 24 Dec, 2013

Vegetable growers suffering in retailers’ pre-Christmas price war

Retailers have been accused of making a mockery of vegetable and potato growers by using giveaway prices in their pre-Christmas price war.

Tue, 17 Dec, 2013