Agri Politics
ICSA welcomes Heydon appointment as minister for agriculture
The president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) Sean McNamara has welcomed the appointment of Martin Heydon...
ICSA
Agri Politics
ICSA: Govt must 'deliver' on agriculture commitments
Commitments set out in the draft programme for government to “support farmers and the agri-food sector by using every policy...
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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...
Agri-Business
Farm orgs make calls for changes to TAMS grant
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called for Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS) to be extended to include eligibility...
Beef
ICSA confident on stronger beef prices into 2025
The current factory beef prices of €6.00/kg and and above in cases that are being secured by beef farmers have...
Agri Politics
Sean McNamara re-elected as president of the ICSA
Sean McNamara has been re-elected as the president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA). McNamara was elected...
Agri Politics
ICSA presidential election set for next week
The race to determine who will serve as Irish Cattle and Sheep Association (ICSA) president for the next two years...
Agri Politics
Mercosur should be 'red line' issue for next govt - Irish farm orgs
The next government must make opposition to Mercosur a “red line” issue and “stop” the controversial trade agreement going through,...
Agri Politics
ICSA raises concerns about Mercosur deal in Brussels
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Association (ICSA) is “deeply troubled” by the “renewed momentum” of the Mercosur trade deal, according...
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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...
Beef
ICSA calls for 'flexibility' on SCEP weighing scales requirement
Irish Cattle and Sheep Association (ICSA) suckler chair Jimmy Cosgrave has called for “greater flexibility” on the requirement for farmers...
Rural Life
Watch: GE24 series – DAFM did not deliver for young farmers - farm leaders
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) did not deliver for young farmers under the last coalition government,...
Beef
Mercosur: Farm org slams 'manoeuvring' to get trade deal passed
A farm organisation has slammed an apparent attempt by the European Commission to get around opposition to the EU-Mercosur Trade...
Environment
ICSA labels deforestation law changes as 'common sense'
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has described a decision by the European Parliament to propose changes to...
Beef
ICSA slams exclusion of farmer-recorded weights in ICBF stats
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has strongly criticised the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) for excluding calf...
Agri Politics
Watch: Farm orgs protest together against Mercosur deal
Members of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) along with the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) came together to...
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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...
Beef
ICSA to hold Leinster House 'rally' to protest Mercosur deal
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has said that it will hold a “rally” at the gates of...
Beef
ICSA: Irish beef prices 'defy logic' compared to UK and Europe
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has aimed sharp criticism at Irish processors over beef prices. ICSA Beef...
Sheep
Call for 'urgent flexibility' on Sheep Welfare Scheme deadline
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is being called on to provide “urgent flexibility” on the deadline...
Rural Life
ICSA: Budget payments 'fall short' of 'safeguarding' family farms
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) president Seán McNamara has said that while there were “several positive measures”...