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Future of family farm commission pledged in Sinn Féin manifesto

With the general election around the corner, Sinn Féin says it is committed to ensuring farm incomes are secure.

20 November 2024 NEWS

INHFA calls for politicians to veto Mercosur deal

The proposed deal would allow for free trade between the EU and South American countries such as Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.

20 November 2024 NEWS

Social Democrats pledges move away from ‘intensive farming’ in manifesto

The derogation should be wound down, the Social Democrats is saying to voters before they go to the polls.

19 November 2024 NEWS

Lakeland Dairies urges election candidates to back dairy

The co-op, which has 3,200 farm families in 17 counties, has written to candidates in each of its constituencies with a reminder of the importance of the dairy sector in the nation's economy.

19 November 2024 NEWS
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Farmers see incomes as biggest issue awaiting next government

The sector that saw most farmers reporting that farm incomes will be the biggest issue for the next Government was tillage.

18 November 2024 NEWS
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Tensions flare between outgoing ag ministers over derogation

Martin Heydon and Pippa Hackett exchanged heated words over the role EU politics will play in the derogation debate.

14 November 2024 NEWS
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Live debate: candidates clash on suckler and ewe ‘auction politics’

There were differing opinions on how to support suckler and sheep farmers among politicians at the Irish Farmers Journal general election live debate.

14 November 2024 NEWS
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Greens under fire for vows to ban non-EU live exports and cut ANC

The Green Party's general election manifesto seeks a ban on live exports and reduction on ANC funding.

14 November 2024 NEWS

Watch: general election debate with the farming candidates

Take a look back at our live general election debate, which was moderated by Irish Farmers Journal editor Jack Kennedy.

14 November 2024 NEWS