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<p>Tánaiste Micheál Martin made sure to travel to the National Ploughing Championships this week after returning from his trip in New York, where he spoke at the United Nations General Assembly. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA</p>

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Tadgh McNally: As a means of gauging the lay of the land, The Ploughing is hard to beat

The Ploughing allows politicians to break free from the political bubble and meet people from all walks of life

<p>IFA president Tim Cullinan has accused Minister Charlie McConalogue, right, of not being in control of his department. Picture: Finbarr O’Rourke</p>

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Farmers to protest at Fianna Fáil think-in over nitrates derogation

<p>Irish Farmers' Association members protest outside the Department of Agriculture in Dublin on Thursday.</p>

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Farmers demand McConalogue stands up to EU over decision on nitrates derogation

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Farmers, not supermarkets, 'will pay' for cuts in food prices, warns farming body

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Householders get butter price boost but farmers fear supermarket 'price wars'

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IFA: Eamon Ryan's comments around CPO of lands for national parks are 'delusional'

There is just no avoiding it — Irish farming must change in response to biodiversity crisis

If Ireland is to reverse its plummetting level of biodiversity, the treadmill of intensive beef and dairy production cannot continue.

Sun, 09 Apr, 2023

Environmental debate turns nasty as politicians ratchet up the ugly rhetoric

It comes as a senior EU Commission official expressed the Commission’s concern at Ireland’s “increasingly aggressive stance” against environmental defenders.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2023

Ireland's emissions cuts fall short of the legally-required 51%

Government hopes to make up the five-megatonne shortfall through new technologies and the change of land use

Fri, 29 Jul, 2022

'Demonised' farmers blame government for emissions rise

IFA chief says farmers had been urged to invest and expand their farms — and it will take time and support to decarbonise them now

Thu, 21 Jul, 2022

Ecological pigs and piglets at the domestic farm

€7m crisis fund unveiled for struggling pig farmers

Irish Farmers' Association President Tim Cullinan warned there was still no sign of market uplift for Irish pig producers.

Wed, 23 Feb, 2022

'Grave consequences' if Ireland fails to reduce emissions

The government has been told emissions from agriculture will be hard to tackle without cutting animal numbers. Lives will not only be saved by acting now, but the upturn in health will, in turn, boost economic activity. The IFA said farmers “can’t remain viable” if agriculture has to cut emissions by between 21%-30%, as recommended

Tue, 26 Oct, 2021

Farming groups say ‘flawed’ Climate Action Bill is being rushed through the Dáil

Bill is criticised from both sides with environmental groups saying Government has not accepted any amendments

Wed, 16 Jun, 2021

BoI takes a €1.1bn loan hit and €374m loss in the first year of Covid-19 pandemic

Bank of Ireland unveiled as the country's largest lender unveiled the €1. 1bn toll in impaired loans in its first reckoning of the Covid-19 crisis.

Mon, 01 Mar, 2021

'Brexit grandstanding must end'

IFA: Further deadlines pointless, as agreement must be reached

Sun, 13 Dec, 2020

Cowen: CAP budget must match environmental ambition

New Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Barry Cowen got straight to work on Monday, in a video conference of EU agriculture and fisheries ministers.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Farmers give their backing to the new Government

Farmers were generally supportive of this week’s bid to form a new Government.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

€50m to soften Covid-19 blow for beef finishers

The scheme received cabinet approval this week.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

Emergency €50m support scheme for beef farmers

Farming lobby groups have welcomed confirmation by the Cabinet of an emergency €50m support scheme for beef farmers.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

'Cool' video and competition in students' farm safety initiative

Farm safety is a "cool" subject at Nenagh CBS, after five transition year students and their teacher put together a practical video to show the risks in farming.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2020

Driving home the safety message

A combination of fine weather, silage harvesting and reckless behaviour by a minority of people using machinery for video pranks have added to farm risks, writes Ray Ryan

Sun, 07 Jun, 2020

No beef to China due to atypical BSE

IFA President Tim Cullinan said the suspension is a technical issue resulting from a case of atypical BSE.

Thu, 28 May, 2020

Exports of Irish beef to China temporarily suspended due to case of 'atypical' BSE

The Department of Agriculture says it was detected in a 14-year-old cow.

Wed, 27 May, 2020

Farm pranks filmed for TikTok 'childish and immature'

Potentially deadly farm machinery ‘pranks’ filmed and posted to social media platform TikTok have been condemned by Agriculture Minister Michael Creed as “idiotic” and “unacceptable”.

Wed, 27 May, 2020

TikTok to investigate ‘grossly irresponsible’ farm machinery pranks

People who operate farm machinery are being urged not to endanger their lives and the lives of others for the sake of social media.

Tue, 26 May, 2020

Work on Farm Sustainability Programme postponed for at least two months

A controversial Bord Bia sustainability programme for farmers will be delayed for for at least two months.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Farmers beginning to see signs of recovery

Green shoots are beginning to re-emerge for farmers out of the Covid-19 crisis, according to the Irish Farmers Association (IFA).

Wed, 13 May, 2020

Farming communities must stay vigilant and keep safety as a priority at all times

IFA president Tim Cullinan urges people not to relax just because everyone is currently spending more time at home

Thu, 30 Apr, 2020

Taking care of children on farms

With restrictions on movement, there should be an increased focus on farm safety, writes Ray Ryan.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2020

Farmers warned of importance of farm safety following death of 14-year-old boy

Farmers are being warned of the importance of safety on farms - particularly with children being at home.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2020

Irish Farmers Association criticise European Commission's €80m agri-food package

The scheme will also allow products to be temporarily withdrawn from the market for up to six months.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

IFA welcome reopening of some Supermac's outlets

The Irish Farmers Association has welcomed the reopening of a number of Supermac's outlets.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

It is time to support Ireland's food producers

The supply chain of food and beverages can and must be preserved intact so that it can continue to feed the population, writes Ray Ryan

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

The spirit of meitheal has been revived by the Covid-19 crisis

The spirit of meitheal, the rural tradition of neighbour helping neighbour, has been revived by the Covid-19 crisis, says Ray Ryan

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

Online tool developed to help farmers who contract Covid-19

Farmers have been provided with an online tool to make it as easy as possible for someone else to run their farm in the event they contract Covid-19.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

McDonald's closures 'a huge blow' to Irish beef farmers

The Irish Farmers Association says the

closure of McDonald's restaurants across the country is a huge blow for the beef industry.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2020

McDonald's closure a major blow for Irish beef

Irish beef farmers supply a fifth of all McDonald's burgers sold in Europe.

Sun, 22 Mar, 2020

Farm visits must be kept to absolute minimum

The number of farm visits must be kept to an absolute minimum with only essential services being allowed access for the foreseeable future because of the virus crisis.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

IFA launching support service for farmers hit by virus

The largest farming group in the country is to coordinate a national response to cover for farmers who fall ill or have to self-isolate during the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2020

Farmers are urged to stay in touch with other farmers

This is a time when those in the farming community need to support each other

Tue, 17 Mar, 2020

Below-cost sale of Irish beef should be banned, report recommends

A ban on below-cost selling is recommended in an Irish Farmers Association report on the beef sector.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2020

Farmers will oppose the ‘drowning’ of farmlands

Any policy to deliberately flood farmland will be fought by the Irish Farmers’ Association.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2020

Emergency scheme needed to solve flooding problems for farmers: Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran

An emergency scheme must be put in place for farmers following significant flooding on the banks of the River Shannon, says outgoing minister of state for the Office of Public Works (OPW)and Flood Relief, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2020

Stephen Cadogan: Tensions in the sector were obvious at the inaugural meeting of the taskforce

The next meeting of the beef taskforce will take place on Monday, January 9, with Irish and UK retailers invited to participate to discuss market trends and requirements, specifically bonus criteria currently applied to Irish beef cattle prices.

Thu, 02 Jan, 2020

Tim Cullinan elected IFA President

The current IFA national treasurer beat its Munster chairman John Coughlan and livestock chairman Angus Woods to succeed Joe Healy as president for a two year term.

Tue, 17 Dec, 2019

Non-European Union markets rescue beef exporters

Export statistics for August indicate that Irish beef shipments to the UK were down by 8% (or 1,100 tonnes), compared to last year.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2019

Three candidates for next president of the IFA

Three candidates have been nominated to run for the position of president of the Irish Farmers' Association.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2019

Race for Irish Farmers' Association leadership hots up

The race to succeed Joe Healy as the next president of the IFA has opened up after Munster regional chairman John Coughlan announced his intention to run for the office in this year’s election.

Wed, 11 Sep, 2019

Talks to end standoff over beef dispute could resume on Thursday

Talks between beef farmers and producers could reconvene as early as Thursday, as both sides attempt to reach an agreement that will end the standoff over prices paid for cattle.

Tue, 13 Aug, 2019

'Toxicity' of relationship between meat industry and farmers must end, says Creed

The Minister for Agriculture has said that the toxicity of the relationship between the meat industry and farmers cannot continue.

Sun, 11 Aug, 2019