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Elaine Farrell

@elainefarrell19

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Minister Martin Heydon delivered some important updates at the IFA AGM this week on his thinking around the next CAP, specifically that it won't fund nature restoration and neither will it deny payments on age grounds. ifa.ie/farm-sectors/m…

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IFA President Francie Gorman led a delegation to meet with Minister Peter Burke on the issue of work permits and salary thresholds for the horticulture and agriculture sectors.

IFA President Francie Gorman led a delegation to meet with Minister Peter Burke on the issue of work permits and salary thresholds for the horticulture and agriculture sectors.
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Tractors gathered outside the Aviva stadium before heading to Dublin City centre to demonstrate as part of our ongoing Bord Bia protest #BordBia #ActNowHeydon #LarryMustGo #DoubleStandards

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IFA Deputy President Alice Doyle, Director of European Affairs Liam MacHale and Senior Policy Executive Shane Whelan appearing before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs to discuss the upcoming EU Presidency, which Ireland will hold for the second half of

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IFA will hold a public meeting in Athy, Co Kildare on Tuesday night, Feb 24th at 8pm, to discuss the ongoing controversy about Bord Bia. All welcome to attend. #DoubleStandards #RestoreConfidence

IFA will hold a public meeting in Athy, Co Kildare on Tuesday night, Feb 24th at 8pm, to discuss the ongoing controversy about Bord Bia. All welcome to attend. #DoubleStandards #RestoreConfidence
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IFA will hold a public meeting in Cavan on Wednesday night, Feb 25th at 8pm, to discuss the ongoing controversy about Bord Bia. All welcome to attend. #DoubleStandards #RestoreConfidence

IFA will hold a public meeting in Cavan on Wednesday night, Feb 25th at 8pm, to discuss the ongoing controversy about Bord Bia. All welcome to attend. #DoubleStandards #RestoreConfidence
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Bertie Roche from Abbey in Galway, father of Farm Family Chair Teresa Roche - who has been in the Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board building since Feb 3rd - addressing the public meeting in Athy tonight. #DoubleStandards #RestoreConfidence

Bertie Roche from Abbey in Galway, father of Farm Family Chair Teresa Roche - who has been in the <a href="/bordbia/">Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board</a> building since Feb 3rd - addressing the public meeting in Athy tonight. #DoubleStandards #RestoreConfidence
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Eileen Byrne, whose husband Tom has sat in at the Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board head office since Feb 3rd, acknowledges the unanimous support of farmers at tonight's public meeting in Athy. #DoubleStandards #RestoreConfidence

Eileen Byrne, whose husband Tom has sat in at the <a href="/Bordbia/">Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board</a> head office since Feb 3rd, acknowledges the unanimous support of farmers at tonight's public meeting in Athy. #DoubleStandards #RestoreConfidence
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🚜 Stand with Irish Farmers this Saturday 🚜 Join the IFA in protest on Saturday, 28th February. Bring your tractors, machinery, or simply stand with us on foot. 📍 Outside Minister Heydon's Office Main Street, Newbridge, W12 Y367 ⏰ 2:30pm sharp It’s time to make our voices

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Great turnout from Laois, Offaly and Westmeath IFA who took part in protest today in Newbridge outside Minister Heydons office, support very strong message very clear, Larry must go, Irish Farmers' Association

Great turnout from Laois, Offaly and Westmeath IFA  who took part in protest today in Newbridge outside Minister Heydons office, support very strong  message very clear,  Larry must go, <a href="/IFAmedia/">Irish Farmers' Association</a>
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The leadership of Ulster Farmers' Union met with the Irish Farmers' Association leadership in the Irish Farm Centre today. Conall Donnelly took over as Chief Executive from Wesley Aston this week. We look forward to working with him and the President William Irvine.

The leadership of <a href="/UFUHQ/">Ulster Farmers' Union</a> met with the <a href="/IFAmedia/">Irish Farmers' Association</a> leadership in the Irish Farm Centre today. Conall Donnelly took over as Chief Executive from Wesley Aston this week. We look forward to working with him and the President William Irvine.
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Isaac Wheelock, Wexford tillage farmer and IFA Grain Chair, shares his perspective on the challenges and future of tillage farming in Ireland. Rising costs, delayed planting, and the push to grow the industry are shaping the season for farmers. 🌾 Watch the full video to hear his