The Irish Times

Second outbreak of avian flu in Co Monaghan commercial poultry flock

Latest incident of H5N1 in chickens follows virus detected in 30,000-strong flock of turkeys

Wed Nov 24 2021 - 21:46

Low methane target will force demanding cuts on emissions elsewhere, expert warns

Farmers willing to play part in climate action but will need Government supports, say IFA

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 22:30

Farmers in smart farming project identified 9% cut in carbon emissions

Link between animal numbers, fertiliser use and deteriorating water ‘must be broken’ – EPA

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 21:34

All-Island League not one for the purists but the motivation is clear: money

Uefa’s backing for a merger could open the way to similar ones across Europe

Wed Jul 22 2020 - 07:00

IFA urge Government to release €24m unspent aid for beef farmers

Closure of food service sectors in UK and EU is impacting hugely on Irish beef exports

Wed Apr 22 2020 - 15:24

Kieran Lucid insists proposal for all-island league remains on the table

Lucid says there is ‘more reticence up north’ ahead of Thursday’s meeting in Belfast

Thu Feb 13 2020 - 06:00

IFA: Tipperary pig farmer Tim Cullinan elected as president

Securing improved beef prices will be the number-one priority, says new leader

Tue Dec 17 2019 - 21:57

Kieran Lucid’s all-island league plan should be a no-brainer

Attitude of some to Lucid’s proposal risks missing chance for change

Thu Oct 24 2019 - 05:00

Beef dispute talks adjourned as hopes for price index emerge

Beef Plan movement says processor and retailer not farmer get most of consumer price

Tue Aug 13 2019 - 00:35

Deer culling programme in Wicklow to intensify

‘Deer management units’ to curb population of animals over associated problems

Thu Dec 27 2018 - 02:45

John Delaney confident that under-21 Euros bid can succeed

FAI boss says he has raised the possible bid at Uefa level and is ‘very hopeful of success

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 22:09

FAI look to end under-21s Euros hurt by hosting them

John Delaney may be about to deliver a first qualifying berth by securing the tournament

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 05:30

‘Smart farmers’ adjust to challenges of climate change

New technologies and more efficient work practices are changing how farmers operate

Mon Oct 02 2017 - 01:00

Methane emissions from livestock higher than estimated

Researchers find global warming threat from farm animals 11% greater than feared

Sun Oct 01 2017 - 21:49

Environmental groups urge robust approach on water pollution

EPA report shows river locations with pure water down from 500 sites in 1980s to 21 today

Thu Aug 31 2017 - 20:59

Samsung makes splash with new watch and Speedo app

IFA tech fair showcases latest innovations in phones, watches, ovens, vacuums and TVs

Thu Aug 31 2017 - 19:46

Farmers fear milk ‘price war’ as retailers discount product

Protests outside Dunnes Stores and Aldi in Portlaoise

Wed Aug 30 2017 - 22:59

EU policy should help farmers and protect environment, survey says

European Commission received more than 322,000 submissions from stakeholders

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 21:17

Farmers concerned pipeline may devalue their land

Water pipeline needs 50m strip, the width of O’Connell Street, through 500 people’s land

Wed Nov 09 2016 - 01:00

Vodafone furious after IFA backs Eir’s broadband plan bid

UK company that has supplied IFA Telecom is competing with Eir for State contract

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 06:00

Irish potato prices are the second-highest in Europe

State is also the most expensive country in EU for alcohol, according to Eurostat study

Tue Aug 02 2016 - 09:13

Wales the big winners in Euro Millions prize fund

Financial windfall of European Championship also set to be big benefit to Iceland

Tue Jul 05 2016 - 01:00

New IFA president pledges to rebuild trust after pay scandal

Joe Healy’s election seen as reaction to recent controversy

Tue Apr 19 2016 - 20:36

O’Leary and Deane drop out of IFA election race

Henry Burns, Flor McCarthy and Joe Healy seek to succeed Eddie Downey

Thu Jan 07 2016 - 11:23

Former IFA president says executive committee should stand down

John Donnelly said he was only paid enough to employ one replacement on his farm

Sun Nov 29 2015 - 20:34

Full statement issued on behalf of Pat Smith, November 26th, 2015

‘He has no intention of lowering himself and getting into a brawl with an organisation’

Fri Nov 27 2015 - 01:00

Ex-IFA chief wants half of his severance pay to go to charity

Organisation accuses Pat Smith of spin and says it will fight his claim to €2m package

Fri Nov 27 2015 - 01:00

Irish Farmers’ Association controversy is fundamentally an issue of weak governance and lack of transparency

The most successful lobbying organisation in the State has much soul-searching to do

Wed Nov 25 2015 - 00:00

Downey ‘to step back’ pending review of IFA remuneration

Association brings back former chief economist Con Lucey to carry out review

Mon Nov 23 2015 - 22:21

Former IFA boss received pay packet of €535,000 in 2013

Pat Smith resigned yesterday in the wake of the controversy over his remuneration

Fri Nov 20 2015 - 19:50

Agriculture: Income tax credit welcomed by IFA and ICMSA

Credit of €5,000 per year for five years ‘significant and would help farm families’

Tue Oct 13 2015 - 18:08

Farming groups asking members to make up their own minds

Rural organisations encouraging people to use their votes in referendums

Tue May 12 2015 - 23:09

Search on for FBD Young Farmer of the Year 2015

Competition format changed to encourage entries from all farming sectors

Sat May 09 2015 - 15:07

Vegetable growers warn of exodus as sector on ‘last gasp’

Committee told dominant position of supermarket chains ‘single biggest threat’ to industry

Tue Apr 21 2015 - 22:13