Category: Business

  • Opportunity to Resolve Impasse on Anti-Parasitic Products – IFA

    Opportunity to Resolve Impasse on Anti-Parasitic Products – IFA

    IFA Animal Health Chairman Pat Farrell said there is ample opportunity within the EU Veterinary Medicines Regulation to address the concerns of farmers, Licensed Merchants, and veterinary pharmacies and resolve the concerns associated with the sourcing of anti-parasitic products. Pat Farrell was commenting following what he described as very productive discussions with representatives of the…

  • Funding of €30/ewe Key Priority for Sheep Farmers in next CAP

    Funding of €30/ewe Key Priority for Sheep Farmers in next CAP

    The IFA Sheep Committee met earlier this week and re-affirmed the importance of this measure to underpin the viability of sheep farmers.   Sean Dennehy said the scheme must have a funding allocation of approx. €78m to deliver €30/ewe to all participants.   “The current proposal lacks ambition to provide the opportunity for participants to…

  • Martin Browne TD welcomes huge interest in Cashel Town Signage Strategy & Public Realm consultation

    Martin Browne TD welcomes huge interest in Cashel Town Signage Strategy & Public Realm consultation

    “The general feeling is that the Plaza is under-utilised, and if used properly, it would play a crucial role in attracting into town many of the 100s of thousands of visitors to the Rock each year. “If this is done right, the additional footfall would make inward investment in hospitality and the services industry more…

  • Beef Prices Strengthen in Key Export Markets as Supplies Tighten – IFA

    Beef Prices Strengthen in Key Export Markets as Supplies Tighten – IFA

    He said factories are paying €4.20/kg base price to get steers this week, with up to €4.25/kg available for heifers despite some lower quotes.   The IFA Livestock Chairman said the supply demand balance is very much in farmers’ favour. With grass supplies good, cattle should only be moved as they become fit.   He…

  • Tipp woman’s research shows challenges faced by non-native English speakers in Irish workplaces

    Tipp woman’s research shows challenges faced by non-native English speakers in Irish workplaces

    Over 60% of non-native English speakers working in Ireland say they need to work extra hard to progress in the workplace or have their work recognised.  That’s according to research published by AllTalk Training, a Tipperary-based training provider founded by Tipp woman Brigid Farrell, a native of the Horse and Jockey. Founded in 2017, AllTalk…

  • Extension to CAP Consultation Process Important to Allow Proper Debate

    Extension to CAP Consultation Process Important to Allow Proper Debate

    IFA President Tim Cullinan has welcomed the decision by the Dept of Agriculture to extend the consultation period for submissions to the CAP Consultation process by one week. “There are many aspects of the proposals which are unacceptable and IFA will be making a comprehensive submission in consultation with our Committees,” he said. However, we…

  • Budget 2022 – An Opportunity to Lay the Foundations for a Fair, Sustainable Agri-Food Sector

    Budget 2022 – An Opportunity to Lay the Foundations for a Fair, Sustainable Agri-Food Sector

    Launching IFA’s pre-Budget submission – ifa.ie/pbs2022 – IFA President Tim Cullinan said it provides a blueprint for Government to follow if it genuinely wants to ensure the future viability of Ireland’s largest indigenous sector.  “Farmers across all sectors are facing an increasingly uncertain future. Increasing regulation, Brexit-related trade disruption, and the prospect of substantial cuts in direct…

  • Lamb Prices Up on the Back of Strong Demand – IFA

    Lamb Prices Up on the Back of Strong Demand – IFA

    IFA Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy said lamb prices have increased by up to 20c/kg this week as factories compete for supplies. He said prices of €6.40/kg are available, with deals to 21.5kgs. Better deals are available for larger lots and groups. Cull ewes are making €3.40 to €3.60/kg. Sean Dennehy said store and breeding sales…

  • Lough Funshinagh Emergency Pipe Works Essential – IFA

    Lough Funshinagh Emergency Pipe Works Essential – IFA

    Roscommon IFA Chairman Jim O’Connor said it’s deeply concerning that works on an emergency overflow pipe currently being installed in Lough Funshinagh could be delayed. “Local farmers contacted IFA on this issue over the last number of years. However, the situation worsened radically in the last 12 months when water levels surpassed those in living memory. Many of the 44 farmers with land adjacent to…

  • IFA to Hold Online Meeting for Farmers on Nitrates Regulations Consultation

    IFA to Hold Online Meeting for Farmers on Nitrates Regulations Consultation

    IFA is hosting an online farmer meeting to discuss the Nitrate Regulations consultation tomorrow Thurs, Aug 19th at 8pm. There will be brief presentations from IFA senior policy staff, Geraldine O’Sullivan and Aine O’Connell, followed by an open discussion where farmers can put forward their views. Farmers wishing to join the meeting can register using https://www.ifa.ie/nregs/. IFA Environment Chairman Paul…