PigsPIG PRICES STABLE IN IRELAND AND EU
24 Oct / 2017
Another week of stable quotes from all pig processors, with €1.58c/kg being an accurate reflection of the average pig price being paid again this week.
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Environment & Rural AffairsMINISTER ROSS GUILTY OF RENEGING ON TRACTOR TEST COMMITMENT
24 Oct / 2017
IFA President Joe Healy has said the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross has reneged on a written commitment to IFA that the Road Safety Authority (RSA) would engage with key stakeholders before any regulations on an NCT type test for tractors would be put in place.
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GrainPOLITICAL LEADERSHIP LACKING IN GLYPHOSATE DEBATE
24 Oct / 2017
Following today’s vote on glyphosate in the European Parliament, IFA President Joe Healy said Ireland and other member states have to stand up and support Commissioner Andriukaitis, DG Sante, who came out strongly last week in a speech expressing his frustration at the system and the power of so-called ‘Google Professors’. He fully supports a […]
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AquacultureSHELLFISH PRODUCERS CALL FOR ACTION ON SHOCKING REPORT OF RAW SEWAGE DISCHARGES TO SEA
24 Oct / 2017
IFA’s shellfish farming sector Chairman, Michael Mulloy, said today that the latest report by the EPA showing a dramatic increase in breaches of sewage treatment regulations around the coast must be acted upon immediately if Ireland is to retain its reputation for safe quality seafood.
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CattleTAOISEACH’S FIRST VISIT TO FRANCE AN OPPORTUNITY TO RAISE MERCOSUR WITH PRESIDENT MACRON – IFA
24 Oct / 2017
IFA President Joe Healy said Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s first visit to France today to meet President Emmanuel Macron is an opportunity to discuss the Mercosur negotiations and strongly support the tough stance taken by President Macron.
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CattleSTRONG BEEF MARKET DEMAND SHOULD BE REFLECTED IN HIGHER CATTLE PRICES
23 Oct / 2017
IFA President Joe Healy said market demand for beef is very strong across our main export markets in the UK and Continental Europe and this must be reflected in higher prices on offer from the factories.
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SheepTIGHTER LAMB SUPPLIES SHOULD LIFT TRADE
23 Oct / 2017
IFA National Sheep Chairman John Lynskey said there was an improvement in the lamb trade this week with factories paying €4.75/kg to get lambs.
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CattleMOVE BY FRENCH PRESIDENT MACRON ON MERCOSUR MUST BE SUPPORTED BY TAOISEACH – IFA
20 Oct / 2017
IFA President Joe Healy said Taoiseach Leo Varadkar must strongly support the tough stance taken by the French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron on Mercosur. The French Prime Minister insisted that the negotiations would be discussed at the EU Summit last night and he has warned against rushing into a deal with the South American countries, […]
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ForestryIFA ENCOURAGES FARMERS TO APPLY FOR FOREST ROAD GRANT & INCREASE THE VALUE OF THEIR TIMBER
20 Oct / 2017
IFA Farm Forestry Chairman Pat Collins has reminded forest owners approaching first thinning to apply for road funding to increase the value of their investment. This is despite the ongoing issues with the excessive red tape associated with the Forest Road scheme.
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PigsIFA MAKES SAFETY APPEAL TO FARMERS INSTALLING GENERATORS TO DEAL WITH POWER CUTS
19 Oct / 2017
IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy has urged farmers who have had their power supply cut off due to storm damage to put safety first if seeking to install a temporary generator on their farm.
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