Intent: To support the establishment of seven Catchment Implementation Groups.::To quantify farmer numbers in target water bodies (WBs).::To work with the Better Farming for Water steering group to identify farms for visits based on risk of impact::To increase knowledge and understanding of water quality::To identify farming activities that impact water quality & put in place actions to improve::To support farm walks and events providing information and advice on catchment issues::To support individual farm visits targeting specific actions on catchement issues
Intent: To accept an invitation for the President to join Teagasc as a key speaker at the upcoming event, “Shaping the Future of Irish Agriculture CAP and Innovation under Ireland's EU Presidency,”::This event is part of the EU CAP Network Training Week and represents a significant opportunity to explore the future of Ireland's agricultural sector under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).::To focus on the practical challenges faced by farmers in implementing CAP reforms, alongside the innovations and leadership driving the future of Irish agriculture. The expertise of the President of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) would bring an invaluable perspective to this discussion, ensuring the farmer's voice is central to the conversation.
Details: Shaping Ireland's Future: CAP & Innovation under Ireland's Presidency
Intent: To equip participants with insights into the EU and national policy landscape, enhancing their understanding of the policy making process.::To foster knowledge of policy directions in Ireland and Europe, enabling pro-active adaptation to change.::To develop skills for effective lobbying and media engagement to influence agricultural policies.::To prepare young farmers for future policy impacts on their operations, facilitating informed decision making.::To encourage networking among young farmers to strengthen collective influence and share insights.::To offer opportunities for participants to join IFA National Committees for enhanced involvement.::To engage with European Institutions and the Irish Government including the European Parliament and relevant Irish Government Departments.
Intent: To invite the Minister and Ministers of State for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to attend the 71st AGM.::To invite An Taoiseach to address the 71st AGM dinner.
Intent: To accept an invitation to the launch of the Better Farming for Water (BFFW) Boyne Catchment Action Plan.::To acknowledge that this event will mark an important milestone in the collaborative efforts between IFA and Teagasc to improve water quality through practical, science-based actions on farms and across the wider landscape.
Intent: To highlight ongoing challenges facing farmers especially within the tillage sector.::To engage with Government Ministers and TDs to discuss how some of these issues could be addressed in next month's budget.::To highlight the importance of the retention of the Nitrates Derogation to Irish farmers.::To emphasise the significant work that has been done in improving water quality and the strong focus on delivering further improvements.::To stress how imperative it is to convey the scale of this work to the EU Commission ahead of their decision.::To impress on the Minister the importance of continuing to build alliances with others who remain opposed to the Mercosur Trade Deal. That the Commission 'safeguards' do not provide any assurance to the farmers of Ireland. Production standards in Brazil do not meet the standards that apply to the EU.::To highlight the cost of doing business.::To discuss the retention of tax reliefs due to expire in 2025.::To highlight Generational Renewal and wha
Intent: To invite the Minister of State at the Dept of Agriculture with responsibility for farm safety Michael Healy-Rae to launch Farm Safety Week 2025.::To highlight that farmers face unique risks every day, but they also have the power to make safer choices. During Farm Safety Week every farming family is urged to stop, think, and take action to prevent accidents, to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their future.::To discuss the following topics::• Farmer Health & Wellbeing::• Eye Protection – Importance of PPE::• Vehicle & Machinery safety::• Falls from heights::• Sepsis Awareness::• Farm Safety Hero
