Leitrim Irish Farmers' Association in association with FRS Training FBD Insurance Drumshanbo Mart, and Wilson Farm Machinery Balinamore, as part of #FarmSafetyWeek hosted teenager tractor safety training.

#FarmSafetyWeek Irish Farmers' Association Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Farm Safety Foundation FBD Insurance Jackie Healy-Rae Martin Heydon Health and Safety Authority Agricultural Consultants Association (ACA) Mid West Radio Connaught Telegraph Western People The Mayo News Agriland Irish Farmers Journal Brendan golden Department of Health Francie Gorman Maria Walsh MEP Teagasc

🚨 Reminder 🚨 IFA, in partnership with Bord Gáis Energy, will hold the next “Solar In Action” on-farm event showcasing rooftop solar installations tomorrow night, July 24th at 7.30pm on the farm of Richard Starrett, Lifford, Co Donegal (F93 VH30) See below for more details or

Many thanks to Ballymahon Mart for facilitating the launch of the Irish Farmers' Association Croí Heart & Stroke nationwide Farmer Health Checks funded by DAFM. See the link ifa.ie/healthcheck/ for the list of upcoming venues in each County and encourage the farmers in your life to attend!!

Many thanks to Richard Starrett &family & Donegal IFA for hosting an onfarm Solar Information evening for farmers thinking of investing in Solar on their farm. Richard took farmers through his Solar journey with Irish Farmers' Association & BordGais visit ifa.ie/solar to find out more

Ideal weather conditions in Leitrim today provided a perfect backdrop for the annual Manorhamilton Agricultural Show. Congratulations to the organisers and all involved on a successful event.

Thank you to Ardee Mart & Louth IFA Co Officers for facilitating Irish Farmers' Association Croí Heart & Stroke Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Farmer Health Checks today, a steady stream of farmers from start to finish availed of this fantastic free service. See ifa.ie/healthcheck/ for upcoming dates & venues!

Great day out at Castleblaney Ag Show in Monaghan today, good to see rural communities supporting Ag shows, despite #StormFloris chatting farmers about Solar, and all things farming. Irish Farmers' Association officers met with Nina Carberry MEP +David Maxwell also and highlighted local issues.

It's Chockablock here at the Tullamore Show today, if the legs are walked off you, come on in to the Irish Farmers' Association stand, grab a cup of tea, talk to the Officers & Staff and avail of a free Health Check with Croí Heart & Stroke while you wait.

Terrific day out at a very well attended Virginia Show in Cavan today. Delighted to have Irish Farmers' Association Deputy President Alice Doyle & local IFA team to meet with the many farmers, Industry, Co-Ops & Politicians-including Minister Martin Heydon on policy issues affecting the region

Thanks to Stephen, Geoffrey & the Staff at Cootehill Mart for facilitating the Irish Farmers' Association Farmer Healthcheck last night. A steady stream of farmers were carefully looked after by the excellent Croí Heart & Stroke staff as they worked through the evening. See Ifa.ie/healthcheck

Full house tonight for the Irish Farmers' Association Ulster North Leinster Regional Meeting chaired by Frank Brady. IFA President Francie Gorman opened on the value of farming to Ireland and followed now by Tadhg Buckley on new CAP Reform proposals,funding, Nitrates & food prices - more to come

Leitrim Irish Farmers' Association Farm family and Croí Heart & Stroke today at Carrigallen mart, great numbers through the health checks and buoyant trade with Weanlings.#sucklercountry

Thank you to Meath Irish Farmers' Association and the organisers of the Royal Meath Show in Trim for the invitation today. The main issues raised in conversations were Mercosur, CAP, the Budget and the nitrates derogation - all areas where the IFA is actively leading on behalf of farmers.

Cavan Co Chair Maurice Brady hosted Irish Farmers' Association Executive last night with Guest Spkr Tom Canning, Agri Consultant, covering Nitrates, future of derogation, farmer impacts, compliance, inspections & more. Water Quality looking more positive "Long journeys begin with small steps"

Regional Irish Farmers' Association Chair Brendan Golden is hosting the Connaught Regional Officers meeting tonight in Claremorris. IFA President, Francie Gorman, DG Damian McDonald and Rural Development Executive Shane Whelan took the room through the main EU and Irish issues impacting farmers

We are delighted to pay tribute to the fantastic team of Health Professionals from Croí Heart & Stroke who in conjunction with Irish Farmers' Association Farm Family Committee & Staff catered for over 500!!! 😀 Health Checks over the 3 days of the National Ploughing Ploughing. Super Human effor👏

Packed house tonight in the Longford Ams at the Irish Farmers' Association Succession & Inheritance meeting. A hot topic ! We have a great line up of speakers on the way starting with Aisling Meehan - followed by Sean McGovern IFAC PatrickBrady Land Mobility and IFA Executive, Claire McGlynn.