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 […]
Minister Must Deliver Maximum Payments on Time, to All – IFA
IFA National Rural Development Chair John Curran has asked the Minster for Agriculture to ensure maximum payments are given to all farmers on time starting with the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme payments by making use of Commission approved flexibilities. Mr. Curran’s comments came after the EU Commission authorised member states to pay higher […]
Veterinary Medicines SI a Missed Opportunity – IFA
IFA Animal Health Chair TJ Maher has criticised the Veterinary Medical Products Regulation SI saying that it is a missed opportunity to increase the supply base for farmers sourcing vaccines under the Prescription Only Exempt category. The vaccines and animal medicines have always been available for farmers through veterinary pharmacies and vets without a […]
CCAC Report Puts it Up to Government on Climate Support for Farming – IFA
IFA President Francie Gorman has reacted to Climate Change Advisory Council report saying it reaffirms the IFA’s position that the Government need to provide more support for farmers. Mr. Gorman said that farmers are committed to producing food in a sustainable way but that they must be supported to continue doing so. ‘Farmers […]
Action on ACRES Delays Needed Urgently – IFA
IFA Hill Farming Chair Caillin Conneely has called on the Minister for Agriculture to act quickly and remove the barriers which are withholding balancing ACRES payments to hill farmers and those in ACRES Co. Operation Zones. Mr. Conneely began his statement by expressing the seriousness of the issues caused by payment delays in the […]
New Commission on Generational Renewal Needs to Focus on Farm Incomes
IFA President Francie Gorman said the focus of the new Commission on Generational Renewal must be on farm viability and income levels which are key factors in enticing the next generation into farming. “This Commission cannot be a talking shop. Unless we can attract the next generation into farming, we are facing an existential […]
Beef Prices at Odds with Market Conditions – IFA
IFA Livestock chair Declan Hanrahan said attempts by factories to lower quotes for beef cattle are at odds with market conditions. He said UK prices have increased again this past week following tight supplies and a good demand for beef in our key market. Mr. Hanrahan said that Irish beef accounts for the majority […]
Appeals Panel Should be Up and Running Without Delay – IFA
Following the passing of the Agricultural Appeals Bill through its second stage in the Dáil, IFA Rural Development chair John Curran spoke about the importance of the Bill reaching this stage and the need for it to be implemented as quickly as possible: “This has been a long time coming. We are operating in […]
New MEPs Have Vital Role in Blocking Mercosur & Supporting Beef Sector – IFA
At the Teagasc BEEF2024 event in Grange, Co Meath, IFA President Francie Gorman highlighted the important role new MEP’s will play in blocking the Mercosur deal. He said that newly elected MEP’s must put up a united front on the red line issue of the Mercosur deal. “Beef farmers will expect our MEPs to […]
