The Irish Farmers' Association is the largest farm organisation in the country, representing 85,000 farm families engaged in agricultural activity.

In its 50-year history, IFA has successfully negotiated on behalf of farmers at local, national and European level, delivering results for its members.

The IFA voluntary membership, which has a presence in every parish in the country, works with the professional team to lobby politicians, agri-business and policy makers to ensure that farming interests are recognised.
IFA has participated in the Social Partnership process since its inception in the 1980s, guaranteeing that issues of concern to farmers have a platform at the highest decision-making level.