Farmers left behind in budget 27 says INHFA
The national president of the Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) Pheilim Molloy has expressed his disappointment at the recent budget announcement which he described as “grossly inadequate and unambitious.” “While there was a minor increase in funding it is important to recognise that we are looking at an overall spend across all government […]
INHFA AGM FOCUSES HEAVILY ON GENERATIONAL RENEWAL
Panel Discussion on Generational Renewal at the INHFA National AGM
Farmer concerns around restoration plan outlined in survey
The INHFA conducted a survey as part of an engagement process with their member base on the draft National Restoration Plan, which saw the public consultation process for submissions on the plan closing last Wednesday, 1st July. Speaking on this national vice president, John Joe Fitzgerald, detailed the high level of concern relating to the […]
INHFA Calls for Tax-Free Farm Succession Scheme Under CAP 2028
As discussions commence on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) beyond 2027, the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association is calling for ambitious measures to support young farmers, encourage generational renewal, and secure the future of family farming across Ireland and Europe. Michael McDonnell, National chair of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers […]
INHFA calls for changes on the classification of wool
The President of the Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA), Pheilim Molloy, has called on Irish MEPs and the European Parliament to once again push the EU Commission on the reclassification of wool. Currently, wool is, Molloy explained, “classified as category 3 animal waste product under EU Regulation 1069/2009, which had subsequently amended previous […]
New CAP Programme must address land designations says INHFA
The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) are calling for funding under the new CAP programme for farmers impacted with land designations. Speaking on this, national president Pheilim Molloy detailed how the designations imposed through the nature directives “have impacted income and increased cost for the estimated 35,000 farmers since they were first introduced […]
New CAP must not discriminate against less intensive and part time farmers
The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has detailed the need for an inclusive CAP post-2028 that supports all farmers. Speaking on this, National President Pheilim Molloy outlined how the CAP programme, which currently supports over 113,000 farmers, “must not become the preserve of an elite.” With discussions on the new CAP programme intensifying, […]
INHFA backs calls for increased CAP budget
The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association have backed the recent call made by the budgetary committee of the EU parliament for increased funding in the new CAP programme for the 2028 – 2034 period. Speaking on this, national president Pheilim Molloy outlined the need for “a well-funded CAP budget to support farmers in the […]
INHFA Calls Out Misinformation on “Voluntary” Nature Restoration Law and Withdraws Support from Advisory Committee Report
The President of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA), Phelim Molloy, has today issued a strong statement challenging what he describes as “categorically false and misleading claims” in public and media discourse that the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) is voluntary for farmers. Mr Molloy confirmed that the INHFA has formally requested the removal of […]
Urgent action needed on energy costs – INHFA
President of the INHFA (Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association), Pheilim Molloy, has called on the Government to take immediate action on spiralling energy costs. Molloy stated that while “the recent increases are impacting every aspect of the economy, rural areas and our farming sector are particularly vulnerable.” Over the last two weeks, we have, […]