IFA Analysis Shows 73% Increase in Costs at Farm Level in Last Seven Years
IFA Director of Policy Tadhg Buckley has launched the findings of a report into the effects of recent world events such as the global pandemic and the war in Ukraine on cost over the past seven years for the farming sector in Ireland. According to this report the most severely impacted sectors were dairy […]
Tipperary Company Scoops Second Major Award
Tipperary Based McHale Plant Sales have been presented with a major award from Swedish company Komatsu Forest organisation. The ‘Dealer of the Year’ award was presented to McHale Plant Sales for its contribution to the marketing and sales of their timber harvesting equipment in Ireland. Timber harvesters marketed by McHale are used to fell […]
FRS Launch Women’s Tractor Driving Courses
The FRS have launched two female only tractor driving courses following a high level of demand for female tailored training in tractor operating. On the 26th of June, women from all over the country flocked to Roscrea for the tractor driving course which was developed solely with female drivers in mind. Several training courses […]
ACRES Scheme Short-changing Farmers – IFA
Caillin Conneely IFA Hill Farming Chair has criticised the ACRES scheme saying that it has spread false promises and that faith among the hill farming community and farmers in Co Operation/ SAC areas is wearing thin. Speaking about the shortcomings of the ACRES scheme Mr. Conneely said: “ACRES is becoming a farce at […]
Tirlán Announcement a Wake-up Call for the Government
IFA President Francie Gorman has called the Tirlán cost reduction programme announcement very concerning. He criticised Government policies that are focusing on restricting agricultural production rather than promoting sustainable growth. According to Mr. Gorman the Tirlán programme is a direct result of Government and EU policies. In his statement regarding the programme he said: […]
IFA President reacts to EPA water quality report
Following the release of the EPA’s report on water quality, IFA President Francie Gorman has assured people that Irish farmers are very focused on improving the quality of Irish waterways. “Only last week Teagasc’s launched a new campaign ‘Better Farming for Water’ and all farmers must play their part in this,” he said “Our water quality […]
EPA says Irish water quality showing no significant improvement
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stated that as of the end of 2023, the water quality indicators in Ireland’s rivers, estuaries, lakes and groundwater have shown no overall improvement. In addition to this, the improvements that have been made in some water bodies are being counteracted by a decline in the quality of others. […]
IFA calls for extension to Liming Programme deadline
IFA Rural Development Chair John Curran has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to further extend the deadline for the National Liming Programme until the end of December. The deadline for the programme had previously been extended and will now close on June 28th, however according to Mr. Curran this […]
Farmers Should Join the Climate Conversation 2024
As part of the Climate Conversation 2024 the Environment Chair of the IFA is encouraging farmers to have their say. Environment Chair John Murphy said: “It is very important that farmers and rural communities take the time to complete the online questionnaire and provide feedback to the Climate Conversation which will feed into, and shape, […]
Higher emission targets for agriculture are not only crucial for our climate, but for water and air quality, biodiversity, and food security say civil society NGOs
The Environmental Pillar, the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition and the Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) have voiced concern that almost no consideration is being given to the water pollution, air pollution, biodiversity loss and food security issues associated with agricultural intensification in the ongoing deliberations on the Sectoral Emissions Ceilings for the Agricultural sector. A 22% […]
