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Some simplistic analysis of recent food price increases in media. Yes, food prices have increased in last 12 months by a little more than general inflation (CPI). However, in last 15 yrs, CPI increased at about 2.5 times the rate of food prices and electricity 10 times.

Longford IFA hosted a BBQ social night for members & Irish Farmers' Association President Francie Gorman on the family farm of John & Anne Sheridan (including comprehensive policy updates) Local produce by John Rawle Butcher, LD Lamb Group Lakeland Dairies O' Halleran Eggs & McCormack Fruit Farm!

Roscommon Irish Farmers' Association met yesterday with Senator Gareth Scahill to discuss ACRES delays, Derogation, TB proposals, GAEC 2 and Mercosur trade deal. Lots of local issues also discussed. #IFAspringlobby

Leitrim Irish Farmers' Association County executive meeting in Carrick On Shannon tonight with IFA President Francie Gorman All sectors covered and Presentation of Honorary life membership to John Joe Dolan for a lifetime of service.

Delighted to meet the North Leitrim Macra lads at the the Irish Farmers' Association Leitrim executive. Congratulation's to John Joe Dolan on receiving the honorary life Membership.Thanks to Liam and the team for a great meeting.

Sligo Irish Farmers' Association County executive tonight in Sligo Park Hotel with guest speaker Damian McDonald gave a thorough breakdown of the organisation’s campaigns both here and in Europe COPA-COGECA Some great Q&A from floor with TB and succession getting the most debate.

Sligo and Leitrim Irish Farmers' Association tonight held a public meeting after concerns raised by farmers along the proposed SLNCR Greenway. Full room with elected reps from Sligo and Leitrim and farmers, agreed against the division of farms. With the concerns to be taken back to CoCo’s

Roscommon Irish Farmers' Association County Executive tonight. Guest speaker IFA President Francie Gorman Outlining policy and strategies on current CAP negotiations. TB, ACRES, RZLT,Derogation and many more topics discussed in a great Q&A. Honorary Life membership was awarded to Kevin Gunn

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.

This analysis, from the CCPC report on grocery prices tells quite a story. Shows that average food prices in 2024 was 1% higher than 2008 levels, lagging way behind other countries. The EU average increase? 58%. Hard to figure why media coverage constantly overlooks this

Reminder Carrigallen Mart in Co Leitrim will host the Farmer Health Check tomorrow morning. Check out ifa.ie/healthcheck for more information.

Cloonacool Sheep festival today in Sligo and Irish Farmers' Association presented Eddie Davitt with honorary life membership after the show was opened by President Francie Gorman Great crowd, food and stock.

Longford Irish Farmers' Association tonight hosting a “Succession and Inheritance “ meeting guest speakers Aisling Meehan Claire McGlynn Sean McGovern ifac and Patrick Brady Land Mobility Room packed with people travelling from far and wide

Sligo Irish Farmers' Association County Executive tonight with a hugely informative meeting on animal health presented by IFA animal health Chairman TJ Maher. TB being the hot topic with increasing incidence locally and farmers frustrated especially with compensation V market value.

Leitrim Irish Farmers' Association County Executive meeting tonight with Donal O Callaghan policy executive animal health presenting on current AH campaigns. TB, BTV, BVD all topical.

Roscommon Irish Farmers' Association County Officers as well as Farm family supporting Croí Heart & Stroke and IFA health checks at Elphin mart today and County executive tonight with guest speaker Bill O Keefe Farm business national chair. Budget described as underwhelming and TB dominates debate.

Sligo Irish Farmers' Association and Croí Heart & Stroke performed health checks today at Aurivo mart Ballymote, lots of local farmers availed of the tests and RTÉ News called to speak to our chairman Michael O Dowd also.