CAP / Schemes
'It's unconscionable to put CAP in the firing line'
Putting the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) “in the firing line” by cutting its funding would be “unconscionable”, according to one...
CAP / Schemes
Putting the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) “in the firing line” by cutting its funding would be “unconscionable”, according to one...
Rural Life
The coming disruption to knackery services is “the last thing farmers need”, according to the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’...
CAP / Schemes
Leading farm organisations have strongly criticised proposed cuts to funding for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) that were revealed in...
Beef
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has elected a new chairperson for its suckler committee. Kilkenny man Ger...
Agri Politics
The ‘respite’ from Brexit instability provided by the withdrawal agreement must be used to achieve a trade deal between the...
Sheep
Farmers are being urged to complete their sheep and goat census for 2019 if they have yet to do so...
Agri Politics
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has become the latest farm organisation to reveal its list of demands...
Beef
Independent consultants will undertake a review of on-farm market valuation (OFMV), which determines the compensation paid for cattle lost to...
Agri Politics
The European Commission needs to forget about targeting clear herds for 30-day pre-movement TB tests, according to the Irish Cattle...
Rural Life
Farmers are being warned of the risk of attack by livestock after a Co. Westmeath farmer suffered “significant injuries” earlier...
Sheep
All political parties should commit to a new and significantly improved Sheep Welfare Scheme that would see a doubling of...
Beef
Beef farmers have been called on to “insist on a minimum base price of €3.70 for steers and €3.75 for...
Pig/Poultry
A television programme due to be broadcast on Channel 4 tonight, Tuesday, January 14, has been heavily criticised by the...
Rural Life
The move to tighten veterinary controls for treating livestock with wormers and doses has been criticised by the Irish Cattle...
Beef
Analysis conducted by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has “shone a light on the massive profiteering by...
Beef
Beef farmers are being urged to “bargain hard” on prices, which “remain in the doldrums”, according to the Irish Cattle...
Sheep
Dog owners are being urged to be mindful of where their pets are at all times by the Irish Cattle...
Agri Politics
The announcement of grant aid for calf rearing equipment will not be of any benefit if the price of beef...