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New Rates For TB Compensation Scheme, secured by IFA, come into effect from May 1st

Changes secured by IFA to the TB compensation scheme earlier this year will come into effect from Sunday May 1st. IFA Animal Health Chairman Bert Stewart said the new rates and qualifying criteria are a significant step forward in reducing the financial loss experienced by farmers and are welcome. The IFA Chairman said the changes […]

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Farmers organisations express concern at hill walking judgement

Farming

Both the IFA and ICSA have expressed grave concern at the recent awarding of €40,000 in damages to a hill walker following an incident while walking on the Wicklow Mountains and the repercussions for farmers. ICSA rural development chairman Seamus Sherlock said “This sends out a clear message to farmers and landowners that hill walkers

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IFA Presidential Election Count next Tuesday

Farming

IFA National Returning Officer Jer Bergin has announced that the count in the IFA Presidential Election will take place in the National Count Centre at the Castleknock Hotel, Dublin on Tuesday next (April 19th). As the 947 branches conclude their meetings and members have cast their votes to elect a new President and a new

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Inadequate broadband and mobile coverage undermine rural economic development – IFA

Farming

IFA Environment and Rural Affairs Chairman Thomas Cooney has called on the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) to step up to its responsibility, and address the failure of telecommunications companies to provide adequate broadband and mobile phone coverage in rural areas. The call on ComReg follows the completion of a snapshot survey by IFA, which

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Brexit Concerns for Irish Dairy and Beef Sector Highlighted

News

If the UK voters decide to leave the EU in the upcoming referendum in June of this year, it could have a significant impact on Irish Dairy and Beef exports. This is according to a newly released report produced by economists from Teagasc, launched yesterday at a Teagasc and Agricultural Economics Society of Ireland (AESI)

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Roscommon Mart Price Reports April 12th and 13th

Farming, Marts

There was a lively trade at Tuesday’s Weanling Sale in Roscommon Mart with average prices for Bulls and Heifers both up from the previous sale. There was also a good trade at today’s Sheep sale. Tuesday’s weekly Weanling Sale at Roscommon Mart Sample Weanling Heifer Prices Weanling Heifers made from €445 to €680 over Lim

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ICSA calls on Bord Bia to suspend Farmer Levy

Farming

ICSA beef chairman Edmond Phelan has said that Bord Bia should take a leaf out of Ornua’s book who yesterday (April 13) announced the suspension of the dairy farmer levy in light of the sector’s difficulties. “ICSA believes that the Bord Bia farmer levy should be suspended until such time as viable markets for cattle

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Mercosur deal would put further pressure on rural communities says Michael Fitzmaurice

News

“Is the EU a dictatorship or is it there to carry out the wishes of it’s member states?” That’s the question being asked by Roscommon-Galway Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice after it emerged that the EU has committed to a deal with Mercosur trade block on the import of cheap beef despite the strong objections of

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IFA reacts to news that planting of Forestry is down

News

IFA Farm Forestry Chairman, Michael Fleming has voiced concern about the falling afforestation figures, following the publication of latest Forest Service report that shows area established down 30% on this time last year. He said this is worrying given the importance of forests and afforestation in our national climate change strategy. “The Forestry Programme 2014

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IFA welcomes suspension of Ornua levy dairy farmers

Farming

IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary today (Tuesday) welcomed the decision by the Board of Ornua to suspend the 0.14c/l levy on dairy farmers until the Ornua PPI returns to a level equivalent to 30.5c/l incl VAT. Ornua, as a commercially successful business in its own right, is making with this gesture a useful

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IFA says 20 countries oppose Mercosur Beef import plan

Farming

Following the EU Farm Council meeting in Luxembourg yesterday, IFA National Chairman Jer Bergin said Ireland must build on the rapidly growing opposition to the proposed Mercosur trade deal, including sensitive products such as beef. 20 Member States have now outlined their strong opposition to any plans by EU Trade Commissioner Malmstrom to make an

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IFA calls on Minister to use EU Aid to support Farmers Cash Flow

Farming

At a time when bad weather, late turnout and increased feed bills, compounded by low milk prices are stressing farm cash flow and farmer confidence, IFA National Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary welcomed today’s meeting of the Dairy Forum Sub Group, convened to find practical ways of supporting farmers. All stakeholders, including the Department officials, gave

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Michael Fitzmaurice calls for intervention in Mercosur talks

Current Affairs, News

“There is huge concern among farmers at the prospect of a deal between the EU and the Mercosur Countries from South America on imports of beef. Minister Coveney has to intervene on this issue and Irish MEP’s must vote against any such deal this week”That’s the strong view of Roscommon-Galway Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice. “If

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ICSA urges acting Government to save Irish Beef in light of Mercosur deal

Farming

ICSA president Patrick Kent has re-iterated his calls for Ireland to do everything possible to block a Mercosur deal involving the concession of tariff rate quotas. Speaking in advance of Monday’s Farm Council meeting in Luxembourg, Mr Kent said that the current agricultural outlook in Europe was bad enough “without adding fuel to the fire.”

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IFA calls for TAMS approval for 5,000 Farmers

Farming

IFA Rural Development Chairman Flor McCarthy has said approvals of TAMS II applications should commence within the next ten days and it is vital that the 5,000 farmers who applied in the first two tranches of the scheme but do not yet have approval are allowed to proceed with their work immediately. More than 6,000

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