IFA Farm Forestry Chairman, Pat Collins has warned farmers not to undervalue their timber crop, with potential earnings at clearfell of up to €25,000 per hectare for Sitka spruce plantations. He said that although the majority of farmers are not at clearfell stage, private plantations are maturing earlier due to being established on more productive …
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IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy has said that following the agreement of dates for farm payments there can be no delays in the payment of more than €1.6bn to farmers in this most difficult year for the agricultural sector. At a meeting with the Department of Agriculture in Portlaoise, Richard Kennedy said the timelines outlined …
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Hundreds of farmers are today (Tues) protesting outside the Civic Offices in Athlone to coincide with the OPW public consultation on the Shannon CFRAMS Flood Management Plan. Leading the protest, IFA President Joe Healy said farmers are very angry that no work has yet proceeded to avoid the recurrence of the severe floods of last …
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IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary says that the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed must show much greater urgency to introduce the IFA proposed low cost, flexible cash flow loans with built-in repayment breaks, as improving milk prices this month and beyond will not suffice to solve farmers’ 2016 cash flow difficulties. “Most farmers …
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The Irish Farmers Association are reporting that Factory Prices have improved this week for Lambs, Ewes and Cattle. IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman John Lynskey has said the lamb trade is stronger this week with factories paying €4.75 to €4.85 and tops of €4.90 paid. He said factories are finding it difficult to get the …
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IFA Telecom, part of the Member Services division of the IFA, announced today that they are offering high speed fibre broadband packages to it’s Members throughout rural Ireland. IFA Members can avail of home phone and fibre packages from €30 per month. Speaking at the Irish Farm Centre today, James Kelly, IFA Director or Organisation, …
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Today, Monday July 4th, marks the start of the fourth annual Farm Safety Week, an initiative launched in 2013 aiming to cut the toll of accidents which continue to give agriculture the poorest record of any occupation in the Ireland and the UK. From quad bike accidents to animal attacks, farming kills and injures more …
Senator Maura Hopkins met with members of IFA on Tuesday last to discuss a wide range of issues including farm incomes, TAMS, new Sheep Scheme, nursing home support scheme national reserve for young farmers and access for farmers to low-cost credit. The session led by IFA President Joe Healy, Macra na Feirme President and Roscommon …
Urgent action is needed to address the deepening farm income crisis, IFA President Joe Healy said today at a briefing for TDs and Senators in Dublin. Today’s briefing is the start of a major IFA campaign to secure measures that will relieve the extreme income pressure being felt by farmers in almost every sector and …
This week is National Strawberry Week 2016 and IFA President Joe Healy has urged consumers to support Irish fruit growers by buying Irish. The IFA President also called on retailers to recognise the investment made by Irish strawberry and fruit growers, by ensuring that fresh fruit is seen on retail shelves as a premium quality …
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) have today, Wednesday 25th May, urged road users to take extra care as the number of tractors, trailers and other farm machinery using the roads increases. The appeal comes as farmers around the country avail of the improved weather conditions to bring in the …
IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy has reminded farmers that the deadline for the 2016 Basic Payment Scheme application is next Monday, 16th May and he urged farmers to ensure that their applications are in on time. The Department of Agriculture has informed IFA that extended opening hours will operate at the Department’s Portlaoise office to …
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Strokestown’s John O’Beirne not in the running for IFA Connacht Chairman after the nominees were announced a short time ago by IFA National Returning Officer Jer Bergin. Former Sligo County Chairman Eddie Davitt and former Mayo County Chairman Padraic Joyce will contest the position This was the outcome of the nomination process agreed at the …
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The two main Farming have congratulated Michael Creed on his appointment as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and highlighted a number of key areas that need attention. Wishing him well in the role, IFA President Joe Healy said he looked forward to an early meeting with Minister Creed to discuss the severe income …
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IFA President Joe Healy today welcomed the positive aspects on agriculture contained in the Draft Programme for Government, in particular the new funding for sheep and Disadvantaged Areas (ANCs). Joe Healy said IFA will be working with the new Government on the implementation of all of the measures on agriculture and will be demanding a …
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