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Farmers protest outside Agriculture Minister’s constituency office

Farmers protest outside Agriculture Minister’s constituency office

The action in Co Kildare was organised by the Irish Farmers’ Association.

Minister ‘failed’ to deal with Bord Bia issues at meeting, says IFA president

Minister ‘failed’ to deal with Bord Bia issues at meeting, says IFA president

The comments came after a meeting between Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon and farming representatives.

Tractors protest held outside Leinster House as Bord Bia chairman urged to quit

Tractors protest held outside Leinster House as Bord Bia chairman urged to quit

Sinn Féin has said it is ‘untenable’ for Larry Murrin to remain in post as chairman of Bord Bia.

Farmers call for Bord Bia chairman to resign as they protest outside offices

Farmers call for Bord Bia chairman to resign as they protest outside offices

Farmer's confidence in Bord Bia will only be restored with new chairperson

Farmer's confidence in Bord Bia will only be restored with new chairperson

EU ‘can’t take for granted’ Mercosur deal – Tánaiste

EU ‘can’t take for granted’ Mercosur deal – Tánaiste

IFA president and son, 11, travelling to Brussels by tractor as part of protest

IFA president and son, 11, travelling to Brussels by tractor as part of protest

EU-banned cancer-linked hormone found in Brazilian beef sparks fresh Mercosur deal backlash

EU-banned cancer-linked hormone found in Brazilian beef sparks fresh Mercosur deal backlash

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Scientific committees advising the EU have repeatedly concluded that oestradiol-17β must be considered a 'complete carcinogen'.

Farmers to protest in Roscommon this evening

Farmers to protest in Roscommon this evening

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

A protest will take place in Roscommon Town this evening. County Roscommon farmers will show solidarity with farmers across Europe by taking part in a protest, starting from Roscommon Mart on Thursday, February 1st (this evening) at 7. 30 p. m. .

An Taisce wants Nitrates Action Programme quashed

An Taisce wants Nitrates Action Programme quashed

Tue, 12 Dec, 2023

The action is fully contested by the State and opposed by the Irish Farmers’ Association and the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association

Ban on beef to Chinese markets a big setback

Ban on beef to Chinese markets a big setback

Thu, 16 Nov, 2023

The suspension of access to the Chinese market by Irish beef exports must be resolved quickly, IFA Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden says. “Given that we had only recently regained access, it’s a setback that we could do without,” he said.

IFA calls for political pressure to resolve China beef export suspension

IFA calls for political pressure to resolve China beef export suspension

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

The chair of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) livestock committee, Brendan Golden, has called for political pressure to be maintained to swiftly resolve the halting of beef exports to China

IFA appeal for 'reasonable solution' to ash dieback

IFA appeal for 'reasonable solution' to ash dieback

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Minister of State Pippa Hackett is expected to bring the Ash Dieback review to Cabinet today, in advance of its publication.