In the wake of Bord Bia controversy, the only beef that matters is between farmers and Government
With little hope of ending Larry Murrin’s tenure, has the IFA long since lost its high-profile battle?
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Government learning the perils of setting precedents in unprecedented times the hard way
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Minister calls for ‘swift and clean’ review of Bord Bia
Larry Murrin to temporarily step aside from meetings during independent review, while remaining chair of the board
Farmer protest against Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin ends
Murrin to remain in role but meetings ‘will be facilitated by another current board member’ during governance review
Martin Heydon complains to Garda after protest against Bord Bia chairman
Signs alleged to have been ripped from door after against protest Larry Murrin
Farmers say they will not back down over calls for removal of Bord Bia chairman
Protesters demonstrate outside constituency office of Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon
Ministers flag up opportunities for Irish exporters in muted Mercosur response
Opposition and farmers condemn EU move to allow South America trade deal to operate provisionally
MEPs allowed themselves to be sidestepped by von der Leyen on Mercosur
Trade deal will slash tariffs that had acted as a barrier to trade between the EU and Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
European Commission brings Mercosur trade deal into force without MEP sign off
Decision to provisionally apply EU-Mercosur deal without MEPs sign off draws backlash from farmers
Bord Bia protest one month in: how far are farmers willing to go over Brazilian beef?
Farmers at the sit-in protest in the Bord Bia offices in Dublin say they want chairman Larry Murrin to step down to repair trust
Coalition’s backing of Bord Bia chair ‘not going to change’, says Minister
IFA has called on Larry Murrin to resign from food board role amid controversy over his company’s importation of Brazilian beef
IFA’s ‘head-on-a-plate melodrama’ over Bord Bia chairman creates rift with Government
Farmers’ lobby backs itself into corner by demanding Larry Murrin be sacked
Beyond time for Bord Bia row to be resolved, Barry Cowen says
Contradiction in Irish farmer protests against Bord Bia chair over ‘minuscule’ amount of Brazilian beef, while importing grain from South America, says MEP
Protest targeting Bord Bia over chairman’s Brazilian beef imports ‘very disappointing’, Minister says
Hildegarde Naughton: farming lobby protests ‘potentially very damaging’ to agri-food sector
Demands by farmers for the head of the Bord Bia chair are delusional and dangerous
Farmers have been marched up the hill by their representatives, notably the Irish Farmers’ Association
U2’s Larry Mullen plays a blinder at the agriculture committee – surely some mistake?
Farmers’ groups called for the head of the Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin, some mixing him up with the famous drummer
What’s happened to Claire Byrne? It’s as if she’s rocked up to work late with a bag of cans
The former RTÉ presenter quickly puts her stamp on her Newstalk show – and her reshuffled colleagues also play their cards right
Bord Bia chairman says he will not stand down following Brazilian beef revelations
Larry Murrin told Oireachtas committee he has no conflict of interest and called for dialogue with lobby groups
Ireland’s economic model is under threat and we’re standing around the parish pump
This week's row over Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin is classic Irish ‘gotcha’ politics
Bluetongue virus confirmed in Republic for first time as case found in Wexford cattle
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Minister and Bord Bia stand by chairman amid controversy over his company importing Brazilian beef
Farming organisations represented on the board called for Larry Murrin to go; Minister for Agriculture backs chairman
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Mercosur could stop price increase for Irish beef and hit farmers’ profits, IFA hears
Irish farmers have ‘worked for decades, particularly in the beef sector, for the prices we’ve got today’, agm told
Significant traffic delays expected in Athlone in advance of Mercosur protest
Thousands of farmers due to attend rally on Saturday after controversial trade deal secures European Union backing
Fianna Fáil MEP criticises Mercosur opposition amid debate ‘focused exclusively on beef’
Barry Andrews said pharmaceuticals, tech and chemicals sectors stood to benefit from deal, as France announces decision to vote against
Workplace fatalities rise dramatically, driven by deaths in agriculture
Increase comes despite campaigns by Health and Safety Authority as well as farm organisations
Agri-Food Regulator to get powers to compel firms to provide price and market data
Regulator had sought new legislation after some businesses failed to provide information as part of report in the supply of eggs
IFA president and 11-year-old son travelling to Brussels by tractor as part of protest
Francie Gorman and his son Tom set out from the Irish Farm Centre in Bluebell, Dublin
Tense negotiations, trad music sessions: How deal to extend nitrates derogation was done
EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall needed convincing to renew contested exemption for Irish farmers
Bird flu: IFA warns ‘rogue operators’ now pose biggest risk in Ireland
Housing order cuts risk of further spread by ‘as much as 90 %’, says association
Holly Cairns on her struggles with the Dáil commute and childcare: ‘It is difficult’
The Social Democrats leader discusses returning to work after maternity leave, political differences with Sinn Féin and how Harris is ‘fanning the flames’ on immigration
Bird flu: what the latest outbreaks mean for Christmas – and are people at risk?
Virus threatens poultry sector, with safety measures applying to ‘backyard flocks’ too
IFA urges ‘laser-like focus on biosecurity’ following second bird flu outbreak
HSE is encouraging people in contact with poultry, waterfowl or pigs to avail of the free flu vaccine to protect them
Opposition to Mercosur trade deal waning as crunch EU vote approaches
Ireland and other EU states to vote on controversial Mercosur trade deal in December
A wildlife park is shut and local farmers are nervous – how should avian flu be tackled?
Expert says prevention measures, that could include alert system and more surveillance, need to be stepped up
Agricultural Trust sees pretax losses of nearly €1.5 million amid Revenue settlement
The publisher of the Irish Farmers Journal made an €815,000 settlement with Revenue over the underpayment of taxes
Editor of Irish Farmers Journal in exit talks over major boardroom rift
Row centres on perceived overreach by board and belief it has lost sight of paper’s ethos
Farmers to land €100k average payouts as part of Shannon water pipeline deal
Water to be extracted at Parteen Basin in Co Tipperary and piped 170km to the capital
Heather Humphreys profile: Popular Fine Gael matriarch is no stranger to controversy but has broad appeal
Monaghan Presbyterian’s work as minister for rural and community development seen as her greatest strength as presidential candidate
Proposed €2tn EU budget would increase funding for defence
Controversial overhaul would roll Cap farm subsidies into national funding pots
Cattle prices rise by almost half in past year, CSO figures show
Market for beef and cattle buoyant amid lower supply to market, says IFA livestock chairman
Heat wave advice: How to look after your pet, garden and family in the hot weather
Among experts’ tips are to walk your dog in the morning, keep hydrated, but never water plants in middle of the day
Chinese diplomats and Barbados ambassadors: Who have Irish MEPs been meeting?
Tech, pharma and farming lobbyists all busy meeting Irish MEPs, logs show
Farmers protest in Dublin over EU plans to merge Cap budget into single fund
Farmers warn funding could be stripped back over years as it will not be ring-fenced
Bovine TB Q&A: What is it and why is incidence of the disease increasing on Irish farms?
The Department of Agriculture is holding an emergency meeting today to address rising levels of the disease
From Kerrygold butter to whiskey: The Irish businesses in the firing line of Trump’s tariffs
Ireland’s dairy and alcohol sectors are cautiously optimistic they can ride out Trump turmoil and reach new markets
Clare County Council accused of ‘intimidation’ over future of Cliffs of Moher walking trail
Attempts to compulsorily purchase land from local farmers for trail will be resisted, says IFA
Ireland and Trump’s tariffs: From pharma to booze – how will our prices, jobs and economy be hit?
Cost of living could be in the firing line and a significant number of jobs could be affected
Gardaí ‘keeping open mind’ over missing farmer in Co Kerry
Mike Gaine’s disappearance last Thursday regarded as ‘very unusual’, with his home and vehicles forensically examined
Over 60,000 birds to be slaughtered after suspected avian flu case detected in Co Tyrone
Housing orders for poultry and captive birds to come into effect across Ireland from midnight
Storm Éowyn: More than 130,000 customers still without electricity, ESB says
Galway GP has to dispose of vaccines due to power outages as many could be without electricity into next week
Government will oppose Mercosur trade deal over threat to Irish farming interests
Farmers’ groups urge Micheál Martin and Simon Harris not to waver from their election stance on ‘sell-out’ pact
If the unholy alliance of farm bodies and industry is successful in its lobbying, the price will be our rivers and lakes
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