BREXIT SPEECH IS DISAPPOINTING & DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD THE NEGOTIATIONS ON TRADE AND THE BORDER
IFA President Joe Healy said today’s speech by British Prime Minister Theresa May was disappointing and does not move forward the Brexit talks, nor does it address our concerns about the future trading relationship between the EU and the UK.
IFA MEETS MINISTER CREED ON BEEF, BREXIT AND BUDGET
An IFA livestock delegation led by the President Joe Healy met this week with Agriculture Minister Michael Creed in Dublin to highlight the severe income and price pressure on cattle farmers.
IFA HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR STRONGLY FUNDED CAP IN FUTURE OF EUROPE DEBATE
IFA President Joe Healy has written to the President of the European Commission, Jean Claude Juncker, as part of the ongoing debate on the Future of Europe, to make the case for continued strong EU funding of the CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) post 2020.
IFA DEMANDS URGENT GOVERNMENT ACTION PLAN ON STERLING EXCHANGE RATE CRISIS
Speaking at the farmers’ information meeting in Mullingar this evening, IFA President Joe Healy said the cattle price cuts of over €100 per head in the last month were inflicting severe financial damage on the low income livestock sector and eroding confidence in the trade.
GOVERNMENT MUST PROVIDE SUPPORT TO COPE WITH STERLING FLUCTUATION
Speaking at the Iverk Show in Kilkenny today, IFA President Joe Healy called on the Government to support farmers through the difficulties caused by Sterling fluctuation as a result of Brexit uncertainty.
National Budget Issues
IFA engages with Government on an ongoing basis to secure funding and taxation support for farming and the agriculture sector .
Brexit and Trade
We work in Europe and at home to ensure Irish agriculture is safeguarded in the EU-UK Brexit negotiations and in ongoing EU trade negotiations.
CAP Reform
IFA engages with all European political institutions & organisations to ensure strong representation of Irish farmers’ interests in the CAP
Budget Reports
IFA provides a summary of the main Budget decisions affecting agriculture and farm families each year, including changes in expenditure taxation and social welfare measures.
Farm Income Review
IFA’s annual Farm Income Review presents economic and statistical analysis on farm incomes for the year in question and over a number of recent years.
Value of Agriculture
IFA compiles and commissions analysis of the value of agriculture to the Irish economy, including information on farm structures, incomes, and value of output and exports.
Recent Submissions
IFA responds develops policy in a range of areas to ensure Irish farmers’ interests are considered in national consultation processes and in the development of Government policy.
