Reform Of Water Sector Must Not Add To Costs For Rural Ireland – IFA
IFA Environment & Rural Affairs Chairman Harold Kingston has welcomed the consultation commenced by the Department of the Environment, regarding the reform of the delivery of water services in Ireland as “a necessary measure to reduce costs and duplication by the 34 county and city councils which have responsibility for water investment and maintenance.” Mr. […]
Weaker Euro Gives Competitiveness Boost To Food Exports, But Economic Uncertainty Remains A Concern – IFA Outlook
IFA Chief Economist Rowena Dwyer has said the weakening of the euro in early 2012 is providing a welcome competitiveness boost for agri-food products, but the underlying uncertainties in the eurozone, and weakness in the UK market, remain a concern for product prices and incomes for the year ahead. Ms Dwyer was speaking at the […]
Banks Approach To Farm Families Must Maintain Viable Businesses – IFA
At the start of 2012, IFA President John Bryan has called on all banks to engage constructively with farmers and small businesses, whose debt levels are threatening the viability of otherwise sustainable businesses. He said “IFA is promoting a loan-restructuring strategy with banks where farmers would agree to dispose of non-core assets, with the […]
EU Beef Market Prospects Positive – IFA
IFA National Livestock Committee Chairman Michael Doran said the prospects for the EU beef market are very positive, with prices forecast to stay rising in 2012. Speaking following an EU Beef Advisory meeting in Brussels, Michael Doran said the EU Commission is forecasting beef prices to continue rising in 2012, driven by lower production and […]
IFA Re-Iterates Opposition To Change In Excise For Agricultural Diesel
IFA Farm Business Chairman James Kane has re-iterated IFA’s opposition to any attempt to equalise the excise rates for agricultural diesel. He said, “Week-end reports suggesting that IFA favours a rebate system is factually incorrect and has no basis. IFA has serious concerns about any attempt to raise the price of agricultural diesel for farmers […]
On-Farm Investment Crucial For Dairy Expansion – Kiersey
Speaking from the Teagasc National Dairy Conference in Cork, IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Kevin Kiersey today (Tues) said contributions from many of the speakers today had confirmed his strong view that dairy farmers will have to prioritise their resources for on-farm investment in the context of expansion. Mr Kiersey urged financial institutions to co-operate […]
Investment In Agriculture Vital For Economic Growth, IFA Tells Oireachtas Committee
Addressing the Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Natural Resources and Agriculture for the first time today (Tues), IFA President John Bryan said Government support for agriculture in next month’s Budget is critical for the rural economy and economic growth. “Farming and the food industry support 300,000 jobs across the economy. The impact of this is felt […]
Population Milestone Is Reminder About Food Security – IFA
As the United Nations marks the world population reaching seven billion, IFA President John Bryan has warned political leaders in Europe and at home about the fragile nature of food security. He said, “This milestone for the number of people living on the plant should serve as a reminder that sustainable food production should be […]
IFA Farm Business Chairman Slams ‘Sharp Practices’ Of Banks
IFA Farm Business Chairman James Kane has hit out at the ‘sharp practices’ that the banks are engaged in by increasing the costs of borrowing for existing farm and other small business customers. Mr Kane said, “Over the past year, interest rates and other borrowing costs have increased for farm business customers as the financial […]
People’s Association Watchdog (PAW), call upon the government to BAN FRACKING in Ireland
We, the members of the People’s Association Watchdog (PAW), call upon the government to BAN FRACKING in Ireland. The People’s Association Watchdog (PAW) is a group of informed concerned citizens who engage ourselves in addressing current issues. As citizens of Ireland we are angered at decisions being taken for short term gain regardless of their […]
