Agriculture Minister To Launch Governance Review Amid IFA Bord Bia Dispute Members of Bord Bia have been calling for Larry Murrin to step down as Chair.

The review will address the issues identified by the IFA.
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IFA President Backs Protests As Dawn Farm Controversy Escalates Bord Bia Chairperson Larry Murrin is being questioned by TDs and Senators today.

Farmers are continuing to voice their frustrations against the Chairperson of Bord Bia.
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IFA President Remains Opposed To Bord Bia Chair Francie Gorman wants to see Larry Murin removed from his position.

The Agriculture Minister expressed full confidence in Larry Murrin yesterday.
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IFA President Calls For Bord Bia Chair’s Resignation Over Brazilian Beef Row It follows an emergency board meeting called by Francie Gorman after revelations about Brazilian beef.

Francie Gorman formally presented the proposal after Mr Murrin declined to step down during a meeting today.
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IFA President In Strasbourg For Anti-Mercosur Farmers’ Protest The Mercosur deal has yet to be ratified.

The European Union and Mercosur signed both the Partnership Agreement and the Interim Trade Agreement on Saturday.
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Fine Gael MEP Plays Down Mercosur Concerns As Farmers Push Back The Irish Farmers Association held their AGM today.

Farmers here are concerned over lower quality beef imports from South America if the agreement is approved.
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Thousands Of Farmers Descend On Brussels To Oppose Mercosur Trade Deal The IFA President is one those taking part.

Ireland has yet to confirm whether it will support the agreement.
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Irish Farmers Head To Brussels On Tractors To Protest EU Policies The IFA President and his son Tom are among those protesting.

A demonstration in Brussels is set to take place on Thursday.
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I Hope My Son Has A Farm To Come Home Too - IFA President A Europe-wide protest is taking place in Brussels this week.

Those embarking on the journey will hold a protest on Thursday to voice their concerns over the challenges faced by farmers.
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Irish Farmers To Join EU-Wide Protest In Brussels The IFA President will set off from the Irish Farm Centre this morning.

The protest is scheduled to align with an EU Council meeting.
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IFA Warns Of ‘Seismic’ Impact On Young Farmers If Nitrates Derogation Ends A vote on the issue is scheduled for December 9th.

Francie Gorman is warning about the potential problems that await Irish farmers.
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EU Commission To Propose Three Year Extension Of Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation Brussels intends to continue Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation beyond 2025.

The proposal outlines a three-year extension contingent on specific conditions.
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IFA Welcomes Sean Kelly’s Lead Role In EU CAP Environmental Report The MEP will draft CAP, food safety, climate, and animal welfare policy for 2028–2034.

IFA president Francie Gorman is pleased withthe MEP’s support for a separate CAP fund for rural farmers.
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IFA Concerned Over Rushed Safeguard Approval For Mercosur Safeguards are set to be approved through the EU Council instead of a European Parliament debate.

The EU is planning a rapid response system for meat price checks.
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New Rural Crime Lead A Positive Step For Community Policing – Muintir na Tíre CEO This is aimed at improving Garda response to rural crime and community relations.

Superintendent Michael Corbett has been appointed to the role.
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Budget 2026 Reaction: IFA Welcomes Budget Boost For Farmers €2.3 billion has been allocated to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

The IFA President has expressed support for the farming measures outlined in the Budget.
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Government Has To Support Tillage Farmers - IFA The association's president met with the Ministers for Finance and Expenditure yesterday.

The President of the Irish Farmer's Association believes tillage farmers need support in the face of the increased cost of doing business.
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IFA Urging Farmers To Sign Petition Over CAP Funding IFA President Francie Gorman says the IFA will fight against a single pillar funding model.

The Irish Farmers Association says the EU is undermining farmers instead of supporting them.
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IFA Rails Against Suggestion Of Single Fund Approach For EU Agri Budget The association is holding a 'CAP' event in Naas this evening.

The IFA President says the negotiations over a new EU Common Agriculture Policy may fail over the 'single fund model'.

A CAP event is taking place in Naas this evening.
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