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‘Realistic fines’ needed to clamp down on illegal hunting and trespass - IFA
Noel Bardon
The IFA has called for the establishment of a dedicated rural crime unit in an Garda Síochána.
18 December 2024 News
IFA made operating loss of almost €900,000 last year
The biggest spend in the IFA last year was on staffing costs, which totaled €6.12m, up from the €5.77m spent in 2023.
17 December 2024 News
IFA made operating loss of almost €900,000 last year
The biggest spend in the IFA last year was on staffing costs, which totalled €6.12m, up from the €5.77m spent in 2023.
Spotlight on farm planning and mental health in Carnew Mart
The information evening is being chaired by IFA deputy president Alice Doyle and includes specialist speakers on inheritance, succession, family health and wellbeing.
2 December 2024 News
IFA raises scheme issues with appeals office
IFA's deputy leader Alice Doyle called for urgency in the establishment of the independent appeals review panel.
26 November 2024 News
New IFA programme to identify the next generation of leaders
The ‘Ready to Lead 2025’ programme is aimed at young farmers with an interest in farm policy.
15 November 2024 News
Loudest voices won't deliver for farmers if not in next government - Gorman
Francie Gorman has warned that the loudest voices in the upcoming general election may not necessarily be those shaping farming policies, if they do not find a seat on government benches.
4 November 2024 News
ACRES flagship turned Titanic
The Dealer heard a very interesting description of ACRES at the Ploughing match this week.
18 September 2024 Dealer
90,500 in Ratheniska for Ploughing day two
Across the first two days of the Ploughing, 166,000 people attended the event.
18 September 2024 News
Commission should treat Irish dairy like French champagne - Doyle
Alice Doyle said with regard to the nitrates derogation, Irish dairy should have the same allowances made for it as other food and drink sectors do across the EU.
18 September 2024 News
Generational renewal the 'elephant in the room' - Alice Doyle
The aging profile of farmers who are not able to continue farming is extremely worrying, IFA deputy president Alice Doyle has said.
18 September 2024 News
Farmers with ACRES clawback need to contact Department now - IFA
The IFA said a repayment plan for ACRES overpayment needs to be made sooner rather than later, to avoid Areas of Natural Constraint payments being affected.
9 September 2024 Schemes