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‘EU aid money should not be frittered away as collateral on low-interest loans’

September 22, 2016

ICMSA has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed to ensure the monies allocated to Ireland by the EU to address the…

ICMSA predicting milk base price of 30c/L plus next spring

September 20, 2016

Dairy

Milk prices next spring should be in excess of 30c/L, according to ICMSA Deputy President Pat McCormack. The dairy futures markets are reflecting…

‘Milk Supply Reduction Scheme must not be hindered by processors’

September 14, 2016

Dairy

A level of confusion has arisen in relation to the Voluntary Milk Supply Reduction Scheme that needs to be cleared up, according to…

Milk reduction scheme is driving improved market sentiment in Ireland

September 12, 2016

Dairy

It’s still too early to say how many Irish dairy farmers will sign up…

Co-ops ‘urged to pass back every last cent possible’ for August milk price

September 10, 2016

Dairy

Co-op board members meeting over the coming days to set a price for August milk are being urged to pass back every last cent…

Cautious optimism that upturn in world dairy prices can be sustained

September 5, 2016

Dairy

The results of the next Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction will give a strong indication regarding the prospects for international milk prices over…

‘Increased compensation for PI calves could speed up BVD eradication programme’

August 31, 2016

Dairy

Now is the time for one final push on the BVD eradication programme in terms of resources, personnel and co-ordination towards a BVD-free…

Dairy aid package could fund a €1,200 flat payment per dairy farmer – ICMSA

August 29, 2016

Dairy

Ireland’s €11.1m funding allocation from the recent EU aid package could be used to provide dairy farmers with a direct payment of €1,200,…

EBI adjustment will be reflected in TB valuations – ICMSA

August 17, 2016

Other

The EBI co-efficient used for determining cattle valuations under the TB compensation scheme will be adjusted to reflect the new base being used…

‘Increased milk prices a sign processors fear farmers will cut back supplies’

August 17, 2016

Dairy

Recent increases in milk prices are not just a sign of where markets are going, but a sign that processors are concerned farmers…

26 lambs and 14 ewes killed in dog attack in Kerry

August 10, 2016

Rural Life

Some 40 sheep have died in a dog attack in Annascaul, Co. Kerry, Chairperson of ICMSA’s Farm and Rural Affairs Committee, Pat Rohan has told…

‘It is critical that all farmers receive their Basic Payment by October 16’

August 9, 2016

CAP / Schemes

It is simply critical that all farmers receive their Basic Payment Scheme and Areas of Natural Constraint payments by October 16 and the third…

Calls for tax reliefs for energy efficient equipment to be extended to farmers

August 4, 2016

Dairy

Tax reliefs for investment in energy efficient equipment should be extended to sole-traders including farmers, according to the Chairperson of ICMSA’s Farm Business Committee,…

‘Co-ops are going to have to up their game considerably’

August 3, 2016

Dairy

Co-ops are going to have to up their game considerably if they want to be able to count on anticipated supplies of milk…

Delays in TAMS II approvals is ‘reaching boiling point’ at farm level

July 28, 2016

CAP / Schemes

The level of frustration being felt at farm level due to delays in approvals and payments under the TAMS II scheme is reaching…

More details due today around EU aid package for farmers

July 25, 2016

Dairy

Further details of the latest round of EU aid is expected to emerge today, with the Commission due to field questions from Member…

Voluntary supply reduction scheme can boost milk prices quickly – ICMSA

July 24, 2016

Dairy

The €150m Voluntary Supply Reduction Scheme announced as part of the latest EU dairy aid package has the potential if structured correctly to provide…

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