The Irish Farmers Association has reached a settlement with its former Secretary General Pat Smith for €1.9 million.
The settlement comes ahead of a High Court case which was due to get underway next week.
Pat Smith worked for the organisation for 26 years and was IFA Chief Executive for 7 years until he resigned amid a pay controversy in late 2015.
He took two cases against the Irish Farmers Association - one relating to his severance package and one alleging he was defamed.
