CHEQUERS OUTCOME SHOWS SOME MOVEMENT BY UK GOVERNMENT BUT ALSO UNACCEPTABLE DOUBLE-THINK
Commenting on the outcome of the Chequers meeting, IFA President Joe Healy said, “While there are some signs of movement by the British government on agriculture and food issues, the UK statement falls far short of the commitments and clarity required by Irish and EU farmers.
BUDGET MUST FOCUS ON RURAL GROWTH WITH AGRICULTURE AT THE CORE
Addressing the National Economic Dialogue at Dublin Castle, IFA President Joe Healy said Budget 2019 must recognise that rural Ireland is trailing behind in terms of the economic recovery and provide additional support to farming, particularly the low-income sectors.
IFA PRESIDENT ADDRESSES EU AGRICULTURE MINISTERS ON CAP BUDGET
IFA President Joe Healy is addressing the informal EU Farm Council meeting of Agriculture Ministers in Bulgaria today on the CAP post-2020 and the importance of an increased budget.
GOVERNMENT MUST FIGHT BACK AGAINST CAP BUDGET CUT
Proposed cuts to the CAP Budget are a major threat to farming in Ireland and must be strongly resisted, IFA President Joe Healy said today following the launch of CAP 2020 proposals by Commissioner Phil Hogan in Brussels.
GOVERNMENT MUST TELL EU COMMISSION THAT CAP BUDGET PROPOSALS ARE A ‘NON-RUNNER’
With the proposed details of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post 2020 to be launched in Brussels tomorrow (Fri), the IFA President Joe Healy said the key issue for farmers is the size of the CAP Budget.
National Budget Issues
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Brexit and Trade
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CAP Reform
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Budget Reports
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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
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Recent Submissions
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