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Farmer meeting results in letter to minister over Bord Bia board

Agri Politics

about 9 hours ago

Farmer meeting results in letter to minister over Bord Bia board

A meeting of farm groups was held yesterday which resulted in a letter being written to Minister Heydon on the ongoing Bord Bia controversy.

Heydon should meet with Bord Bia chair and board separately - IFA

Agri Politics

about 14 hours ago

Heydon should meet with Bord Bia chair and board separately - IFA

The Irish Farmer's Association (IFA) has said that Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine...

Young Leitrim auctioneer wins Macra Aurivo Northwest King title

Beef

1 day ago

Young Leitrim auctioneer wins Macra Aurivo Northwest King title

A young livestock auctioneer from Co. Leitrim and a travel agent from Co. Roscommon have been crowned north-west king and queen.

Watch: 'He has to go, simple as', say protesters outside Bord Bia HQ

Agri Politics

2 days ago

Watch: 'He has to go, simple as', say protesters outside Bord Bia HQ

Members of the IFA have vowed to continue protesting outside Bord Bia premises until the chair of the board, Larry Murrin resigns.

TD: Farming 'cannot afford' Bord Bia chair issue 'distraction'

Agri Politics

3 days ago

TD: Farming 'cannot afford' Bord Bia chair issue 'distraction'

A TD has said that agriculture 'cannot afford' the 'distraction' over the issue of the Bord Bia chair and his sourcing of beef from Brazil.

Agri Politics

3 days ago

INHFA calls for board of Bord Bia to 'step aside'

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has called for the chair and board of Bord Bia to step aside.

INHFA calls for board of Bord Bia to 'step aside'

Agri Politics

3 days ago

IFA begins rolling protest outside Bord Bia headquarters

The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has today (Monday, January 26) begun a protest outside Bord Bia headquarters

IFA begins rolling protest outside Bord Bia headquarters

Agri Politics

3 days ago

CAP, food security and trade to feature at AgriFish Council meeting

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Martin Heydon and Minister of State Timmy Dooley are attending the AgriFish Council meeting.

CAP, food security and trade to feature at AgriFish Council meeting

Agri Politics

6 days ago

ICSA: Heydon must urgently reconsider support for Bord Bia chair

The ICSA called on Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon to reconsider his support for Bord Bia chair, Larry Murrin.

ICSA: Heydon must urgently reconsider support for Bord Bia chair

Podcast

6 days ago

The Farming Week: Calls for Bord Bia chair to be removed, Mercosur deal delayed, Eco Scheme changes

Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien and Breifne O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in...

The Farming Week: Calls for Bord Bia chair to be removed, Mercosur deal delayed, Eco Scheme changes

Agri-Business

6 days ago

'No legal or governance issue at play' - Bord Bia board report

A report for Minister Heydon from the Bord Bia board has said that there is "no legal or governance issue at play" over its chairperson.

'No legal or governance issue at play' - Bord Bia board report

Agri Politics

6 days ago

Heydon has 'full confidence' in Bord Bia chair

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has expressed "full confidence" in Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin.

Heydon has 'full confidence' in Bord Bia chair

Agri Politics

6 days ago

Watch: British farmers stage protests at Lidl depots across England

UK farmers have formed blockades at Lidl depot sites, with around a dozen tractors at each site preventing lorries from entering and leaving.

Watch: British farmers stage protests at Lidl depots across England

Agri Politics

6 days ago

Mercosur court referral a ‘fundamental’ safeguard - Mullooly

MEP Ciaran Mullooly said he will oppose any attempt by the European Commission to implement Mercosur while it is under examination by CJEU.

Mercosur court referral a ‘fundamental’ safeguard - Mullooly

Agri-Business

6 days ago

Minister urged to 'restore confidence' amid Bord Bia chair controversy

ICMSA and ICSA are also calling on Minister Martin Heydon to make the decision to remove chair of the Bord Bia board, Larry Murrin.

Minister urged to 'restore confidence' amid Bord Bia chair controversy

Agri Politics

6 days ago

Irish MEPs explain voting against Mercosur court referral

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is to be asked to give its legal opinion on the controversial EU-Mercosur deal.

Irish MEPs explain voting against Mercosur court referral

Agri Politics

6 days ago

‘Yesterday’s vote was not a vote on Mercosur’ – McEntee

Many elements of the Mercosur Agreement "are very positive and will be positive for Ireland,” Minister McEntee said today.

‘Yesterday’s vote was not a vote on Mercosur’ – McEntee

Agri Politics

6 days ago

Gorman calls for Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin to be removed

The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman has called for the chair of Bord Bia Larry Murrin to be removed.

Gorman calls for Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin to be removed

Agri Politics

7 days ago

Proposed CAP reduction 'a major concern for Ireland' - Heydon

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said that the reduction in CAP funding post-2027 "is a major concern for Ireland".

Proposed CAP reduction 'a major concern for Ireland' - Heydon

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Agri Politics

7 days ago

Broad welcome for decision to delay Mercosur deal via the courts

Politicians from across the political spectrum in Ireland have voiced their satisfaction that the...

Broad welcome for decision to delay Mercosur deal via the courts

Agri Politics

7 days ago

European Parliament vote on Mercosur deal ‘positive step’ - Macra

Macra welcomes the vote of the European Parliament to request an opinion of the Court of Justice on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

European Parliament vote on Mercosur deal ‘positive step’ - Macra

Agri Politics

7 days ago

How did Irish MEPs vote on motion to refer Mercosur deal to court?

Today the majority of MEPs at the European Parliament in Strasbourg voted in favour of a resolution requesting legal advice on the EU Mercosur Partnership Agreement

How did Irish MEPs vote on motion to refer Mercosur deal to court?

Agri Politics

7 days ago

Heydon: Mercosur deal now a matter for EU Court of Justice

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon noted the decision of the EU Parliament to refer the Mercosur deal to the European Court of Justice.

Heydon: Mercosur deal now a matter for EU Court of Justice

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