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In pictures: another busy year for the IFA

2025 was another busy year for the IFA, with events around the country, from meetings with An Taoiseach Micheál Martin to discussions on Mercosur trade deal.

NEWS 30 December 2025

In pictures: another busy year for the IFA

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2025 Beef Year: €2500 weanlings, Storm Éowyn, Mercosur, midges and much more

2025 Beef Year: €2500 weanlings, Storm Éowyn, Mercosur, midges and much more

MARKETS 30 December 2025

Irish farm organisations attend protest in Brussels

Irish farm organisations attend protest in Brussels

NEWS 18 December 2025

Inside the Farmers Journal: who’s taking the John Deere to Brussels?

Inside the Farmers Journal: who’s taking the John Deere to Brussels?

Inside the Farmers Journal: who’s taking the John Deere to Brussels?

NEWS 18 December 2025

Uncertain future for ACRES in next CAP - IFA

Uncertain future for ACRES in next CAP - IFA

Uncertain future for ACRES in next CAP - IFA

NEWS 18 December 2025

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Over 10,000 farmers to descend on Brussels

Over 10,000 farmers to descend on Brussels

The gathering of farmers from across Europe will protest proposed cuts to the next CAP, the Mercosur trade deal and over complex regulation.

NEWS 15 December 2025

Extra work permits announced for beef and dairy workers

Extra work permits announced for beef and dairy workers

IFA dairy chair Martin McElearney said the organisation highlighted the need for more permits to the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment and has engaged with it on this since.

NEWS 15 December 2025

Ready to Lead 2026 open for applications

Ready to Lead 2026 open for applications

IFA and FBD have launched the opening of applications for the 2026 ‘Ready to Lead’ programme, following the successful launch of the programme earlier this year.

NEWS 15 December 2025

European Parliament caves in to weaker safeguard clauses

European Parliament caves in to weaker safeguard clauses

Adam Woods has the latest developments on the Mercosur trade deal from Brussels.

MARKETS 15 December 2025

IFA urges TDs to oppose bill seeking foxhunting ban

IFA urges TDs to oppose bill seeking foxhunting ban

The IFA wants TDs to shoot down a proposed ban on foxhunting due to be brought before the Dáil on Wednesday.

NEWS 15 December 2025

Increased membership fees drive surplus at IFA

Increased membership fees drive surplus at IFA

Farmer representative organisation reports positive operating and net surplus.

MARKETS 15 December 2025

Watch: IFA president departs Farm Centre bound for Brussels protest

Watch: IFA president departs Farm Centre bound for Brussels protest

The protest is focused on three main issues: the CAP budget, the Mercosur trade deal and excessive red tape in farming.

NEWS 15 December 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

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