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Gorman writes to Tánaiste to call for Carbon Tax suspension

Rural Life

6 days ago

Gorman writes to Tánaiste to call for Carbon Tax suspension

Francie Gorman has said he has written to the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance calling for a suspension of the Carbon Tax on green diesel.

EU Parliament role in Mercosur process not respected - Gorman

Agri Politics

29 days ago

EU Parliament role in Mercosur process not respected - Gorman

The European Commission's decision to provisionally apply the EU-Mercosur trade deal fails to recognise role of EU Parliament, the IFA said.

Gorman calls for 'proper consideration' of IFA proposal

Agri Politics

about 1 month ago

Gorman calls for 'proper consideration' of IFA proposal

IFA president Francie Gorman has called on Minister Heydon and Bord Bia to give "proper consideration" to the association's proposal.

IFA proposes 'framework' to resolve Bord Bia dispute

Agri Politics

about 1 month ago

IFA proposes 'framework' to resolve Bord Bia dispute

The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has proposed a "framework" to resolve the dispute with Bord Bia over its chairperson Larry Murrin.

IFA requests to meet Oireachtas committee over Murrin comments

Agri-Business

about 2 months ago

IFA requests to meet Oireachtas committee over Murrin comments

The IFA has said it has requested to meet with the Oireachtas agriculture committee to discuss comments made by Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin.

Agri Politics

about 2 months 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...

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

Agri Politics

2 months 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.

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

Agri Politics

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months ago

'Right decision' to refer Mercosur deal to top EU court - Gorman

IFA president Francie Gorman welcomed the decision by MEPs to refer the EU-Mercosur deal to the Court of Justice of the European Union.

'Right decision' to refer Mercosur deal to top EU court - Gorman

Beef

2 months ago

Call for 'urgent' Bord Bia response to Dawn Farm Foods Brazilian beef sourcing

IFA president Francie Gorman has said that he is "very concerned" over Dawn Farm Foods' statement that it sourced some beef from Brazil.

Call for 'urgent' Bord Bia response to Dawn Farm Foods Brazilian beef sourcing

Agri Politics

3 months ago

Gorman urges farmers to attend Mercosur protest

IFA president Francie Gorman is urging farmers to attend a protest against the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement this weekend.

Gorman urges farmers to attend Mercosur protest

Agri Politics

5 months ago

Video: IFA is 100% against CPO use for greenways - Gorman

The IFA has reiterated that it is totally opposed to the use of Complusory Purchase Orders (CPOs) for greenway projects.

Video: IFA is 100% against CPO use for greenways - Gorman

Agri Politics

5 months ago

Watch: Gorman 'really concerned' about nitrates derogation

The IFA president Francie Gorman has told Agriland he is "really concerned" about the future of Ireland's nitrates derogation.

Watch: Gorman 'really concerned' about nitrates derogation

Rural Life

5 months ago

Gorman: IFA 'does not support any candidate' in this or any election

President of the IFA Francie Gorman has said that the organisation "does not support any candidate in this election or any other election".

Gorman: IFA 'does not support any candidate' in this or any election

Agri Politics

5 months ago

Cooley farmers worried over potential CPO for greenway - Gorman

The IFA said that there is "a lot of concern" among farmers about the proposed Dundalk to Carlingford Greenway project.

Cooley farmers worried over potential CPO for greenway - Gorman

Dairy

6 months ago

Gorman: Retailer 'price war' threatens year-round milk production

The Irish Farmers' Assocation (IFA) has warned that a retailer price war could finish year-round production of milk.

Gorman: Retailer 'price war' threatens year-round milk production

Agri-Business

6 months ago

Reduced farm productivity 'key reason' for food price increase

Reduced farm productivity caused by regulation is the key reason for recent food price increases, according to the IFA.

Reduced farm productivity 'key reason' for food price increase

Agri-Business

7 months ago

Gorman: Some measures in TB plan would be 'tough on farmers'

Francie Gorman said the TB action plan, that was launched today by Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon, contains "some positive aspects".

Gorman: Some measures in TB plan would be 'tough on farmers'

Agri-Business

7 months ago

Farmers express lack of confidence in Mercosur deal 'safeguards'

Farmers have expressed their lack of confidence in the 'safeguards' that are to be included in the...

Farmers express lack of confidence in Mercosur deal 'safeguards'

Agri Politics

7 months ago

Time for Irish government to 'stand up' on Mercosur - Gorman

The IFA president Francie Gorman said now is the time for the Irish government to "stand up" for farmers on the EU-Mercosur trade deal.

Time for Irish government to 'stand up' on Mercosur - Gorman

Agri-Business

7 months ago

IFA delegation meets Donohoe and Chambers on Budget 2026

A delegation from the IFA has met with Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers on Budget 2026.

IFA delegation meets Donohoe and Chambers on Budget 2026

Agri Politics

7 months ago

EU-US trade agreement will have 'negative impact' - Gorman

IFA president Francie Gorman said the EU-US trade agreement will have an overall negative impact, particularly for the tillage sector.

EU-US trade agreement will have 'negative impact' - Gorman

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