Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Must Continue Under next CAP - IFA ifa.ie/farm-sectors/areas-of…

Refer a Friend – Win a Toyota Hilux! 🚜 Are you an IFA member? Now is the perfect time to invite a friend to join the Irish Farmers’ Association, with both of you in with a chance to win fantastic prizes! By referring a friend, you could drive away with a Toyota Hilux worth over €50,000, an FBD insurance voucher and a one-year digital and print subscription to the Irish Farmers’ Journal. ✅Enter your details ✅Share it with friends by email, text or WhatsApp ✅When they join IFA, you’re both automatically entered into the prize draw! Find out more and enter here: ifa.ie/raf #IFA #Farming #ReferAFriend

IFA Animal Health Committee Chair David Hall outlines research carried out for the Department of Agriculture showing that wildlife disturbance associated with major infrastructure projects and forestry clear-felling can increase the risk of TB outbreaks in surrounding herds for up to five years. IFA is calling for the commitments made under the TB Action Plan to be honoured, with targeted wildlife measures delivered before these works begin, in addition to the Department’s routine wildlife programme. Watch the full video via this link youtu.be/Kwc-1AB2tYU.

Overhaul of Fallen Animal Collection System Long Overdue - IFA ifa.ie/farm-sectors/overhaul…

October Farm Note: cut only one third of your hedges each year, trim into a wide-based A-shape, and leave a 1.5m un-sprayed buffer at the base. Three actions for hedgerows and pollinators this October. #IFA #Hedgerows

IFA Director of European Affairs Liam MacHale pictured with Jack O’Connor of the EESC Workers’ Group, EESC President Séamus Boland, Ireland’s Ambassador to Belgium Kevin Conmy, and Joe Healy of the EESC Civil Society – Agriculture group and Rapporteur on CAP Post-2027, at Wednesday evening’s Irish cultural event at the EESC in Brussels, supported by IFA.

IFA visited @GurteenCollege today, where students got to hear from IFA Deputy President Alice Doyle and Munster Regional Chair Conor O’Leary. IFA Tipperary North County Chair Liam Coffey and Senior Regional Executive Joe Kelly were also present. It was a great opportunity to discuss the future of farming and hear directly from students.

Orders for Christmas are having an impact on beef prices. In the UK, prices are up 50c/kg in the last six weeks. Livestock Chair Declan Hanrahan says this uplift has to make its way to producers. ifa.ie/farm-sectors/strong-m…

The Paddy Fitzgerald Awards night will take place this Sunday, Oct 25th in Adare in Co Limerick. IFA Munster Regional Chair Conor O’Leary said the Paddy Fitzgerald Awards embody the ethos of volunteerism & the unstinting dedication of people who seek to enhance their local community “Each of the nine nominees has been chosen by their County Executive & I want to wish all of them well on the night. The cornerstone of IFA’s work is the willingness of farmers to give of their time in representing their fellow farmers. It is only fitting that this should be recognised and I would like to thank FBD for their support for this prestigious event.” FBD Trust Chairman Michael Berkery said, “Volunteers like the late Paddy Fitzgerald   laid the foundations for the establishment of FBD, an Irish-owned insurance company with deep roots in rural Ireland. Paddy Fitzgerald was an inspirational NFA/IFA farm leader in Munster and a strong advocate of farmer shareholders owning their business beyond the farm gate through co-operatives and was actively involved in collecting the initial share capital that was crucial in the establishment of FBD Insurance.” “It is fitting and proper that our generation should acknowledge the wonderful legacy we have inherited from the voluntary efforts of Paddy Fitzgerald and his contemporary farm leaders. The Paddy Fitzgerald Awards are an ideal recognition of community volunteerism and FBD is delighted to play our part in supporting the awards established in 1998, and now in their 28th year.” Martin Stapleton, who is the Chairman of the Trustees, said the Paddy Fitzgerald Awards were an opportunity to celebrate those who put themselves forward on behalf of their neighbours and their communities. “Every rural community can point to achievements that would not be possible without people stepping up to make it a better place. The Paddy Fitzgerald Awards celebrate those who can say they left their mark.” The list of nominees can be found in full here: ifa.ie/farm-sectors/nominees…

IFA Director of Policy @buckleytadhg with @JessikaRoswall, EU Commissioner responsible for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, at the European Commission reception as part of the Global Bioeconomy Summit in Dublin this week.

Reminder: Kildare IFA’s Dairy Meeting takes place tonight, Thursday, October 22nd, at 8pm in The Crookstown Inn, Ballitore, Co. Kildare. Speakers on the night include Ornua Managing Director of Ingredients Shane Henry and Ornua Director of Communications Jeanne Kelly, who will provide updates on milk markets, dairy policy, Ornua’s performance and future challenges. All members are welcome to attend.

IFA National Council and Rural Development Committee members were at Buswells Hotel in Dublin today for our National Lobby Day on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), meeting TDs and Senators. With EU leaders meeting in Dublin next month, our message was clear. Ireland stands to lose over €2.5bn from its CAP budget, a cut of 24%. IFA President Francie Gorman said, "Wherever you farm across the EU, the message is the same- the CAP budget has to be resolved”. EU farmers need €500bn, not the €293bn proposed. Watch the highlights, then visit ifa.ie/cap to see what your county could lose and to contact your local TDs and MEPs. #ProtectCAP

Our National Lobby Day on CAP is underway as IFA National Council and Rural Development Committee members meet TDs and Senators in Buswells Hotel, Dublin. #ProtectCAP

Members of IFA’s National Council and the IFA Rural Development Committee meeting TDs and Senators in Buswells Hotel Dublin today as part of our Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) campaign. Ireland needs a properly funded #ProtectCAP – at Dublin City, Ireland

The next phase of our CAP campaign takes place today with a National Lobby Day of TDs and Senators in Dublin. The proposal to cut Ireland's allocation by 24% from 2028 would be very damaging for farming and the rural economy. ifa.ie/farm-sectors/ifa-host…

Dairy and beef farmer Mervyn Waters shares the heartbreaking impact of a TB outbreak on his farm, losing 54 cattle in his most recent test and the toll it has taken on his family. IFA is calling for the commitments made under the TB Action Plan to be honoured, with targeted wildlife measures implemented before major infrastructure works and forestry clear-felling begin. Watch Mervyn’s full story via the link : youtu.be/Kwc-1AB2tYU

Adare, Co Limerick will host the Paddy Fitzgerald Awards next weekend. Each of nine County Executives in Munster have a nominee. Along with @fbd_ie and the Paddy Fitzgerald Trust, we look forward to honouring community commitment. ifa.ie/farm-sectors/nominees…

Reminder: The Louth IFA County Executive Meeting takes place this evening at 7.45pm in Donegan’s, Monasterboice. IFA Senior Policy Executive Robert Malone will be in attendance to provide an overview of Budget 2027 and what it means for farmers, alongside a discussion on other issues affecting farm businesses. All welcome to attend!