Agri Politics
Former ICSA president nominated for Seanad seat
The former president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has been nominated for a seat in the...
Patrick Kent
Agri Politics
ICSA regional VPs to share presidential duties 'as required'
The three regional vice-presidents of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) will fulfill the duties of president between...
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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 Politics
Patrick Kent to resign as ICSA president
ICSA president Patrick Kent has announced his intention to step down from his position as leader of the association with...
Agri Politics
'State bodies promoting dairy industry into oblivion' - Kent
The dairy industry is a “balloon that is ready to burst”, Patrick Kent, the president of the Irish Cattle and...
Agri Politics
TEDx Longford: 'Irish farmers can make money using less chemicals'
The president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA), Patrick Kent, promises to deliver a “hard-hitting” speech when...
Opinion
Kent covers all the bases on sucklers at AGM
The recent speech given by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) president Patrick Kent at his organisation’s annual general...
Agri Politics
'We are sick and tired of being lectured by animal rights extremists'
The next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must be designed on the principle that farmers “who go the extra mile get...
Opinion
Kent needs to deliver real change for the suckler sector
Congratulations to Patrick Kent on his re-election as president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA). Over the...
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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...
Agri Politics
ICSA elects president to lead the organisation for the next two years
Patrick Kent has been re-elected as the president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA). Having held the...
Agri Politics
Election fever: 'Let the best man win'
As the clock ticks down to the election of the next president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association...
Agri-Business
May's Florence speech a 'hopeful sign for pragmatism'
The speech in Florence on the issue of Brexit, delivered by UK Prime Minister Theresa May last Friday, was described...
Tillage
ICSA to launch its own tillage committee
The future viability of the Irish tillage sector in Ireland should also worry livestock farmers, the President of the Irish Cattle...
National Ploughing Championships
'Veganism is controlled malnutrition'
Veganism has been described as “controlled malnutrition” by the President of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association, Patrick Kent....
National Ploughing Championships
Packed 'Ploughing' schedule planned for farming association
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has unveiled a packed schedule for the National Ploughing Championships 2017. The...
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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...
Other
Farmers willing to take 'hit' of €1,700 rather than report theft
On average, farmers are willing to take a ‘financial hit’ of €1,711 rather than report an incident of theft, according to the results...
Rural Life
'Farmers being able to help each other out is a thing of the past'
The days of farmers being able to help each other out is a thing of the past, according to Sinn Fein’s...
Beef
'Dairy calves are coming down the track regardless of what we do with sucklers'
Dairy calves are coming down the track regardless of what farmers do with sucklers, Patrick Kent, the President of the...
Beef
Expanding Irish beef production 'a highly risky strategy'
Expanding beef production is a highly risky strategy in the midst of Brexit uncertainty, dismal farm incomes and the threat...