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New IFA programme to identify the next generation of leaders
Amy Forde
The ‘Ready to Lead 2025’ programme is aimed at young farmers with an interest in farm policy.
4 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.
18 September 2024 Dealer
ACRES flagship turned Titanic
The Dealer heard a very interesting description of ACRES at the Ploughing match this week.
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
IFA calls for Garda unit dedicated to rural crime
The IFA's call for a dedicated Garda unit focused on rural crime comes after the latest spate of GPS thefts.
3 July 2024 News
Support is only a phone call away
A recent seminar for female farmers in West Cork highlighted that on-farm audits support is just a phone call away.
26 June 2024 News