Irish Cancer Society and Irish Farmers’ Association launch SunSmart Advice for Irish Farmers and outdoor workers
“Be Smart – Protect Your Skin on the Farm” to be distributed to farm families The Irish Cancer Society and the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) have joined forces to remind farmers, farm families and outdoor workers of the importance of protecting their skin to reduce the risk of skin cancer. Skin cancer is one […]
Measures to Improve Competitiveness Through Land Mobility and Structural Change Vital to Achieve 2020 Targets – IFA
In a detailed submission to the Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, IFA has set out the measures required to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of Irish agriculture through land mobility and structural change. IFA President John Bryan said, “IFA welcomes the commitment in the Programme for Government to promote greater land mobility, encourage involvement of […]
Farmers Expect Minister Coveney To Open AEOS This Week
IFA President John Bryan has said farmers leaving REPS3 expect a new AEOS Scheme to re-open this week to give them enough time to apply before the deadline of mid-May. John Bryan said, “The renewed confidence in the sector must be supported by a new AEOS for the 10,000 farmers who want to continue environmental […]