Agri Politics
ICMSA: Slurry storage grant can be a success if issues addressed
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has welcomed the a new 60% grant aid for nutrient storage investments under...
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Agri Politics
ICMSA urges commissioner to ban below-cost selling of food
The president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) Denis Drennan has urged the European Commissioner for Agriculture and...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Rural Life
Storm Éowyn: ICMSA urges farmers to 'minimise personal risks'
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) is urging “community-minded farmers” to take care and minimise personal risks during Storm...
Agri Politics
Watch: ICMSA president calls for 'science based' solutions to TB
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) president has called for “science based solutions” to the issue of bovine tuberculosis...
Dairy
Denis Drennan joins European Milk Board Executive Committee
The Danish dairy farmer Kjartan Poulsen will remain at the helm of the European Milk Board (EMB) as its president....
Agri Politics
ICMSA sets agenda of 'for farmers, by farmers' for AGM
The upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) by the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) aims to have a “for farmers,...
Agri Politics
ICMSA calls for income volatility tax measure for farmers
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called on the new government to introduce an income tax measure “to...
Agri-Business
Delay of agricultural relief changes welcomed by ICMSA
The president of the Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA), Denis Drennan has welcomed the announcement by government that...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Rural Life
ICMSA: Suspend proposed changes to Agricultural Relief
Proposed changes set out in Budget 2025 to Agricultural Relief are a “backward step” and could have “serious implications” for...
Agri Politics
ICMSA: Farm org members should be eligible for new appeals panel
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) president Denis Drennan said that members of farm organisations should be eligible and should be...
Dairy
ICMSA 'disappointed' income volatility not dealt with in Budget 2025
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) has said farmers will be “disappointed” the issue of income volatility has not...
Agri Politics
Drennan calls on Taoiseach to act on farmer income 'collapse'
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) president Denis Drennan has called on Taoiseach Simon Harris and the government to...
Dairy
Irish dairy farming 'at a crossroads' - Drennan
Irish dairy farming in 2024 is “at a crossroads”, according to the president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association...
Agri Politics
ICMSA: Inheritance tax reforms must support farm transfer
Any proposed inheritance tax reforms in Budget 2025 must distinguish between farm succession and “high net worth investors”, the Irish...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri Politics
ICMSA: EU must 'reform margins' or 'increase direct supports'
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called for the European Commission to make a decision on choosing to “reform...
Agri Politics
ICMSA: What does a 'robust' CAP budget mean?
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has sought clarity on the government’s position when it comes to the next...
Environment
Biomethane gas will have to be underwritten at point of sale - ICMSA
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) president, Denis Drennan said that under the National Biomethane Strategy published earlier this week,...
Agri-Business
ICMSA calls for fodder committee to meet again this week
The president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) is calling for the National Fodder and Food Security Committee...