Irish Farmers' Association Member Services Newsletter

1. Working harder to save
you more in 2014!Inside this issue
• New Weather Service
• Exclusive Car Deals
• Latest from IFA Telecom,
Mobile & Power
• Member Competition
• Member Training
• Stena Line
• IFFPG
• iFarm
Member Savings
• Personal Accident & Legal Liability
Cover
• €75 off FBD motor, home & farm
insurance
• Discounted hotel breaks
• €250 discount on finance options
with Volkswagen Group Ireland Ltd
• 12% off health screening with the
Mater Private
• 20% off family tickets for Dublin Zoo
• 15% off family bus tickets with Bus
Éireann
• 15% off motorist fares with Stena
Line
• Up to 50% off commission charges
with Goodbody Stockbrokers
trainingiFarmpowermobiletelecom
NEWS
Spring 2014
1890 924 852
ifamemberservices.ie
Find us on
The Member Services team has continued to renegotiate hard with existing
partners and develop new offers and products to ensure that you, the member,
can avail of real savings on services including Mobile, Power, Telecom and a
full range of benefits. We work with some of the Country’s biggest brands to
ensure that you and your farm family get the best deals possible.
A new deal was reached with Stena Line in January. Members can now avail
of a 15% discount on any sailing, any time on any Irish route. The Volkswagen
group are offering even more savings by implementing limited period offers
exclusively for IFA members.
We have just launched a new exclusive weather service for IFA members. This
service is real time, you speak directly to a weather forecaster and offers you
accurate forecasts for your farming area. Find out more on all of our deals and
offers as you read this newsletter.
We continue to support our IFA branches, discussion groups and leaders
within our Association through the IFA Farm Business Skillnet training and
development programme. We are delighted to welcome An Post as a new
partner of Farm Business Skillnet.
In technology, the ifarm app is stronger than ever with in excess of 35,000
farmers using the app to access farming news and weather, market prices,
commodity information and much more. Our app store agriapps.ie continues to
grow with more relevant apps being added as and when they are available.
James Kelly IFA Director of Organisation, Orlagh Ní Stásaigh IFA Marketing Manager, Jer Bergin
Chairman of IFA Member Services at the launch of Weather Now.

2. MOBILE
Limited Offers
€2,500 off the Volkswagen Amarok until March 31st
€1,000 off all Skoda models until March 31st
An additional €750 off all Seat models until December
Great Motor deal for Members
Commercial
Vehicles
* Terms and Conditions Apply
* Terms and Conditions Apply
Visit your local dealer for more information
IFA have partnered with the Volkswagen group to bring members this exclusive offer. Purchase a new
car from the Volkswagen group and get €250*
off finance packages.
IFA has negotiated a great mobile deal with Vodafone that offers IFA Members savings of up to €204*
per year plus a range of free smart phones to choose from.
IFA are continuously working with
the Volkswagen group to offer
members enhanced offers
through their local dealers.
Official Partner
MOTOR
10 great reasons to join IFA Mobile!
1. IFA members get the most
competitive packages
2. Even if you are currently with
Vodafone you are entitled to a
discount as an IFA Member.
3. Plans start from as little as €22 per
month
4. Save up to €204* per year
5. Endless minutes and texts
6. Data that goes on and on
7. Everything is safe and secure
8. The phone you want, when you want it
9. Friendly experts who are here to help
10. To us you are a valued member of the
Association not just a customer
 Touch screen: Control everything
just by touching the screen. No
buttons to break or to get clogged
with dirt
 Email: Check your email or read
documents in the field or on the
move
 Internet: Surf the web to check the
weather, read news and learn about
the latest IFA campaigns
 iFarm: Farming information and
price updates on your phone – text
’iFarm’ followed by your name to
51000
Call us now on 1890 924 852 for more information or visit
www.ifamemberservices.ie Find us on
Why choose a smartphone?
Want a smartphone? Call us to see if you are due an upgrade today!
This offer is available on the
following brands:
• All Volkswagen models
• All Seat models
• All Volkswagen commercial models
• All Skoda models
Samsung Galaxy Siii Mini iPhone 5s 16GB Samsung Galaxy S3 4G

3. TELECOM
ather nowarming Weather Service
weather nowYour Live Farming Weather Service
© ©
Weather now is a Premium Rate Service brought to you by IFA Member Services. 1570 78 77 77 will not
exceed a rate of €2.40 per minute. The average live weather update is two minutes. The rate quoted is from a
land line and mobile networks may vary in call charges - check with your mobile operator for exact costs.
Brought to you by
WEATHER
• Unlimited Broadband
Downloads
• Cheaper calls to Mobiles
• Longer off-peak hours
per second billing
• Exceptional Customer
Service
• There are no hidden
extras with IFA Telecom.
• When you call you get
straight through to us
• Excellent record of fault
resolution
Any return is invested into the IFA’s work in improving the income and conditions for Irish farm families
IFA telecom offers the best value when compared to competitors.
Here are some reasons why our customers prefer IFA Telecom to other providers...
IFA Member Services are all too
aware of the impact of weather on
farming and the need for a farmer to
get an accurate and real time weather
forecast from a reliable source. It is
for this reason that Member Services
established this live farming weather
service offering real time forecasting
for your area.
Call us now on 1890 924 852 for more information or visit www.ifamemberservices.ie Find us on
What our
customers say...
“The customer service is
great from IFA Telecom”
Ann Marie, Longford
“I left another provider to join
IFA telecom and I have never
looked back” Joe, Carlow
IFA launch a
New Weather
Service
Why this service is different...
You get to talk to a real person, there is no answering machine and no recorded message. You only
pay from the time you talk so there is no money wasting. The service is live so you can get an up to
the minute forecast when you call.
Unlimited Local and National calls
from Only €29 incl vat
To get the forecast for your area, simply dial
1570 78 77 77
Dial Weather Now through your ifarm app today

4. Above: Angus Laverty An Post Director of Public Affairs, James Kelly IFA
Director of Organisation, Orlagh Ní Stásaigh IFA Marketing Manager at the
Launch of the An Post Partnership
Above: Kerry Skillnets training 2013
The support of IFA’s Farm Business Skillnet by Member
Services will continue in 2014. We are delighted to welcome
An Post as a new partner. This support will enable Farm
Business Skillnet to deliver a tailored training programme
in 2014. The programme will include;
• New Branch Chairs by County – Officer Skills
• New County Chairs – Leadership and Communication Skills
• Training to the National Commodity Committees in their relevant
sector
• Young Leaders 2014 Training Course
• Subsidised training to IFA Members & Discussion Groups – across a
variety of areas from IT, Finance, Negotiation skills and much more
New Training
& Development
Programme for 2014
Supported by
SMART FARMING
FREE On Farm Cost Saving Studies
Smart Farming is a cost saving initiative which aims to reduce farm bills and maximise output
through better resource management, in areas such as grassland and feed management.
A pilot launched in November 2013 identified €5,000 cost savings on farms in the
south east.
Between April and August 2014 30 discussion groups will have an opportunity to have a
FREE on farm cost saving study completed in each group.
Are you part of a Discussion group? Register for a FREE on farm cost saving
study: smartfarming@ifa.ie or call 01 426 0343
For top-tips to save you money on your feed, fertilizer and energy bills and ways you
can reduce waste download the ifarm app. To download text ifarm and your name to 51000.
Only 10 spaces
available
Register now!
Are you part of a group that requires training in
a specific area?
Contact the network manager on 01 4260324 or
email skillnet@ifa.ie for further information.
For more on Smart Farming, log on to your ifarm app.

5. Castlelyons, Glanbia; Carraigtwohill, Fota Point
Enterprise Park; Midleton, Mc Donnells Grain Store,
Saleen; Mitchelstown*; Castletownroche, Dairygold
(Farrells); Millstreet, Dairygold; Blarney, Dairygold (Co);
Cloughduv, Dairygold (Co); Muskerry; Ballinhassig,
Dairygold (Co); Minane Bridge, Dairygold; Timoleague,
Barryroe (Co); Kanturk*; Lissavaird (Co), Clonakilty;
Dunmanway, Murray Bros, Ardcahan (Q); Bantry, Bantry
skip hire, Dunbittern East; Donegan Plant Hire,
Castletownbere; Macroom*; Skibbereen*;
Killeagh, (CCY), Bandon, (CCY);
Schull Derryconnell (L);
Macroom*; Charleville, Barrett’s Storage.
Cahirciveen*;
Castlemaine, Kerry
(Co); Kenmare*;
Rathmore, Cronin’s Old
Pit, Killarney, Cronins
Pit; Castleisland*;
Tralee*; Listowel*;
Kilorgan, Hoare’s (Y).
Drombane (Co); Nenagh*; Newport*;
Borrisoleigh, Tipperary (Co); Thurles*;
Templemore*; Roscrea, Riverstores
(Old Bacon Factory); Spillane (Q),
Ardcroney.
Gouldscross, Tipperary (Co); Donohill,
Gortdrum Mines; Cahir*;
Carrick-on-Suir*; Cashel (RC);
Skeheenarinky, O Gorman’s Petrol
Station; Drangan, Slievenamon Agri;
Clonmel*; Gleeson’s (Q), Laffans
Bridge, Gleeson’s (Q), Golden.
Tramore (RC); Dungarvan (RC); Dunhill Agri;
Lismore (RC); Kinsalebeg, Murty Barons Yard;
Tallow, Janeville Grain.
Abbeyfeale*; Dromkeen Old Meat
Factory; Newcastlewest, Shanahan’s
(Q), Barna; Adare, Lynch’s (Q), Kilfinny;
Kilmallock Mill Green Industrial Estate;
Pallaskenry GAA.
Urlingford, Hennessy
feeds, Woodsgift;
Ballyhale, Glanbia;
Kilkenny, Timmy Byrne’s
(Y), Ballinalina; Gowran,
Eamonn Nolan’s (Y);
Callan (Co); Piltown,
Glanbia; Ballyragget,
Glanbia, Bridge Street;
Kilmacow Fuel & Agri;
Castlecomer, Nolan’s (Y)
Loon.
Borris Agri; Tullow, Tom
Nolan (Y), Carlow
Toughers Carpark; Prodig
Attachments; Newtown;,
Millford, Doyles (Y).
Kilcullen*; Athy Liffey
Mills; Rathcoffey
Drummonds (Colin
Doherty’s); Allen Car
Park; Monasterevin,
Ballykelly Maltings;
Carbury, Matthew
Walsh (Y).
Lusk, Drummonds
(Hartford’s) Ballough,
Dublin City
Golfcourse,
Ballinascorney.
Dunleer, Deeside Agri,
Richardstown; Townrath,
Drummonds;
Knockbridge, Drummonds
Clones*; Ballybay*; Scotch Corner
(L); Maghercloone**,
Carrickmacross; Glaslough,
McNally’s (Q); Threemilehouse**;
Broomfield Agri, Castleblaney.
Raphoe*; Milford*; Buncrana,
Inishowen (Co); Carndonagh,
Inishowen (Co); Ardara**;
Newtowncunningham,
Clonleigh (Co); Donegal*;
Ballyshannon*; Ballybofey*.
Drumlish, Mulleadys (CAS);
Dromard**, Legga, Moyne;
Kilashee**; Granard*;
Aughnacliffe**; Ballymahon*;
Edgeworthstown, Tinnynarr
Cul de Sac.
Athleague**;Castlerea,
James Fitzgeralds (Y),
Carrowbehy; Ballydangan,
Duffys; Roscommon (L);
Dysart, (CC); Boyle,
Drumharlow, (CCY);
Elphin*; Rooskey Old
Glanbia (Co)
Balla*; Swinford, Juliens of Midfield;
Belmullet, Old Co-Op; Ballinrobe*;
Ballina*; Ballina, Kearneys (Y),
Carrowmore, Lacken; Newport,
Derrinumera (L); Louisburgh**;
Westport, Carrownalurgan, Sean
O’Grady’s (Y).
Ballymote*; Easky,
Flannellys, Finod;
Tubbercurry (CAS);
Drumcliffe, Seamus
Waters, Castletown
Carrigallen*; Ballinamore,
(CCY); Manorhamilton*;
Mohill*; Drumshambo*;
Kiltoghert Connaught Gold
(Co)
Virginia Lisgrey (CCY); Bailieborough
(CCY); Kingscourt*; Cavan*; Ballyconnell
Huggins (CCY); Ballyjamesduff*;
Cootehill Baraghy Quarry (CCY); Dowra*;
Glengevlin (CCY).
Slane, Shields Plant (Y), Rathdrinagh;
Kilcock, Sean Doyle’s, Larchill;
Longwood, William Buttimers ; Kells;
Navan, Drummonds; Clonee,
Drummonds; Trim, RT & C Stores,
Ardbraccan, Kilmessan; Drumone Agri
(Drummonds); Drummonds Balrath
Kells.
Stradbally, The Malt House;
Portlaoise, Walkers (Y), Clonkeen;
Ballinakill*; Mountrath*;
Rathdowny, Ossory Showgrounds;
Portarlington Gracefield GAA
Castlepollard**; Mullingar, Tom Flynn
Machinery (Y); Rochfortbridge, Ex-Ascon
site, Rhode Rd; Moate Agri; Dublin Rd;
Delvin*; Athlone, Colm Steel &Tools,
Creggan.
Birr, Loughnane Concrete; Banagher Liffey
Mills; Cloghan, Gem Hardware, Banagher Rd;
Clara Market, Clara; Shinrone Liffey Mills;
Tullamore, Fleet Tyres, Cloncollig Ind Est; Tokn
Grain Edenderry.
Headford*; Tuam*; Mount Bellew*;
Loughrea*; Portumna*; Maam Cross*;
Athenry*; Ballinasloe*; Clifden*;
Gort*
Blessington, Hudson
Bros (Q); Baltinglass, Ivor
Egars Farm, Lackareagh;
Roundwood, Fortune Plant
Hire, Tomdara; Aughrim,
Herbst Group; Carnew,
Gardiner Grain; Wicklow
Herbst Group; Kilmacanogue,
Marrakesh Ltd.
Monamolin Buffer
Alleys**; Wexford
Cooney Furlong Grain;
Wellingtonbridge,
Wallaces; New Ross*;
Enniscorthy*; Clonroche
Glanbia; Gorey, Casey
Concrete
Quilty**; Kilfenora*; Ennistymon*; Ennis*;
Scariff*; Kilrush*; Lissycasey Frure**,
Labasheeba**; Sixmilebridge*; Inagh
(CAS); O’Callaghan’s Mills, Queally’s (Y);
O’Brien’s Bridge, Dereen’s (Q).
NTH
STH
SMALL FERTILISER
/ MEAL BAGS
(Incl.BulkLiners)
€15
B
NETTING
& TWINE
€15
C
BULK FERTILISER
/ MEAL BAGS
(RemoveLiners)
€15
A
IFFPG BRING-CENTRES 2014in association with Farm Plastics Recycling Ltd.
Recycle Silage Plastic ONLY €12 per ½ tonne
with label code and a proof of purchase (Invoice/Sales Docket).
Please ask your supplier for the IFFPG LABEL Code Number.
What else can we Recycle?
D
DRUMS
(TriplerinseDrums)
€30
Abbreviations
* = Mart
** = GAA
(CAS) = Civic Amenity Site
(Co) = Co-Op
(CCY) = County Council Yard
(L) = Landfill
(RC) = Recycling Centre
(Y) = Yard
(Q) = Quarry
Call 1890 300 444 or www.farmplastics.ieIFFPG
Categories A-C can now be
recycled in used Bulk Fertiliser Bags
with liners removed.
Category D costs €30 per farm
plastics recycling bag. Please get
from local co-op.
Recycling Bags

6. TECHNOLOGY
Moreforyou...
Save 15% off your next trip!
Stena Line is delighted to offer IFA Members
a 15% discount on motorist fares to Britain.
With more ships and more sailings,
that means more choice and flexibility
for you with the Irish Sea’s leading ferry
company. Make the most of your IFA
membership and enjoy great savings
on our Economy, Flexi & Premiuim
car fares.
Don’t delay, book today!
Book on stenaline.ie/IFA
call 01 204 7777quoting IFA
Not valid in conjunction with any other offer, discount or promotion including Tesco Clubcard tokens. Subject to availability.
Biggersavingsin2014!
BRITAIN BY CAR
Belfast – Cairnryan
Belfast – Liverpool
Dublin Port – Holyhead
Dun Laoghaire – Holyhead
Rosslare – Fishguard
Moreforyou...
Save 15% off your next trip!
Stena Line is delighted to offer IFA Members
a 15% discount on motorist fares to Britain.
With more ships and more sailings,
that means more choice and flexibility
for you with the Irish Sea’s leading ferry
company. Make the most of your IFA
membership and enjoy great savings
on our Economy, Flexi & Premiuim
car fares.
Don’t delay, book today!
Biggersavingsin2014!
BRITAIN BY CAR
Belfast – Cairnryan
Belfast – Liverpool
Dublin Port – Holyhead
Dun Laoghaire – Holyhead
Rosslare – Fishguard
TRAVELPOWER
Get your FREE ifarm app today!
1. Text iFarm and your name to 51000 2. Click on the link in the return text
NEW Stena Line Deal!
IFA has negotiated with Stena Line to bring you a new
and improved deal exclusively for IFA members.
What’s the deal?
• 15% off economy, flexi and
premium sailings
• Travel any date, any time
• Depart from Dublin to
Holyhead, Rosslare to
Fishguard or Belfast to
Cairnryan/ Liverpool
• No call centre fees
To Book:
Visit www.stenaline.ie/ifa
Call 01 204 7777
To celebrate this new deal,
Stena Line have given us a
return trip to Britain for a
car and two people.
To enter simply answer this
question: How much can you
now save with Stena Line as an
IFA Member?
To enter email your answer,
name and mobile number to
competition@ifa.ie
Terms & Conditions apply.
We have negotiated a great deal with Bord
Gáis Energy for our members. This exclusive
deal offers members 10% off energy bills for
a period of 18 months and is open to new and
existing Bord Gáis Energy customers.
Call us now to opt in on 1890 924 852 for more
information or visit www.ifamemberservices.ie
Find us on
Official Partner
iFarm is a one stop information source for Irish Farmers. Access National and International
farming news, Weather Now, Smart Farming, market commentary, farm directory, discounts
and deals on selected products, agri events calendar, calculators, request insurance quotes
and converters on your smart phone today.
IFA continuously invests in new technology to ensure that
members have the most relevant technology resources available
to help make life easier in the home and on the farm. Join 35,000
farmers, get your free iFarm app today!
Which are the best apps? The Irish Farmers’ Association understands
how frustrating it can be to find the apps you need!
AgriApps.ie was developed by Irish Farmers for Irish Farmers and aims to bring you the most relevant and useful mobile
apps, e-tools and other digital items that can be of use for your farm business. AgriApps currently consists of four
categories: Agricultural, Farm business, News & Media and Utilities.
COMPETITION
Terms and Conditions. Standard text rates apply. App can be used on smartphone only - Android, iPhone and Windows Phone.
Have you signed
up for our
Power Deal yet?
ifarm - Investing in new Technology
Do you find it difficult to find relevant Farming apps?
Lowest
standard
prices
+ 10%
discount + 18
months +
new and
existing
customers
Access agriapps.ie through your ifarm app.