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Farmers Clash with Officials Over Price Reforms in Israel and Ireland

2/4/2026

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Farmers Protest Reforms

In Israel, dairy farmers threaten to halt milk supply over a reform to cut production and prices.
Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's Finance Minister, labeled the farmers "communists."
Amit Ifrach of the Israel Farmers’ Association welcomed a legal recommendation to remove the reform.
In Ireland, the Irish Farmers' Association protested Bord Bia Chairman Larry Murrin over Brazilian beef.
The government supports Murrin, deepening the divide between farmers and officials.

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Farmers Demand Resignation

The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) occupied Bord Bia's Dublin headquarters to demand the resignation of Bord Bia Chairman Larry Murrin over his company's importation of Brazilian beef.
The IFA described the occupation as "intimidating" for Bord Bia staff and said farmers deserve recognition for their contributions to the agri-food sector.
The government expressed confidence in Larry Murrin despite calls for his removal from Sinn Féin and other factions.

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Farmers Protest Reforms

In Israel, dairy farmers threaten to halt milk supply over a reform to cut production and prices.
Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's Finance Minister, labeled the farmers "communists."
Amit Ifrach of the Israel Farmers’ Association welcomed a legal recommendation to remove the reform.
In Ireland, the Irish Farmers' Association protested Bord Bia Chairman Larry Murrin over Brazilian beef.
The government supports Murrin, deepening the divide between farmers and officials.

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