Agri-Business
Funding for a new Fallen Animal Scheme "must not come out of farmers' pockets", the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) said.
Agri Politics
A proposed 24% cut in funding for Irish farmers under the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is "still on the table", the ICSA warned.
Payments
Farm leaders have hit out at delays to key payments caused by strike action, describing the disruption as a “massive blow for farmers”.
A drop in Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding would "put farm livelihoods at risk", the ICSA has warned.
The ICSA has said that Budget 2027 provides "some relief" for farmers, more is needed to improve farm viability.
Farmers are urging for Budget 2027 to safeguard Irish food security.
Rural Life
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) has demanded the abolition of carbon tax for green diesel in Budget 2027.
Beef
Sean McNamara has stepped down as president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA).
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A new €2,000 student bursary for agri students has been announced by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Association (ICSA).
Fertiliser
It must be ensured that new fertiliser supports do not "discriminate against smaller farmers", the ICSA has said.
Farmers have welcomed a total ban on beef from Brazil entering the EU from Thursday (September 3).
Farmers under financial pressure or struggling with the impact of the drought are being urged to seek support before problems build up.
Beef News
The ICSA has called on beef factories to explain why prices are around €1.10/kg behind this time last year.
Measures suggested by ICSA to tackle the fodder crisis include a new transport scheme and support for catch crop production.
Permission for earlier mowing of riparian areas has been welcomed by the ICSA, though it said that more action is needed.
Grass
The ICSA has said it was left disappointed by the outcome of yesterday's stakeholder meetings on fodder supplies.
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association has called for a dedicated taskforce to be set up to safeguard the future of live exports.
Sheep
Sheep farmers supplying lambs to factories are in a weak position due to drought, one farm organisation has said.
The ICSA has called for clarity after Brittany Ferries decided to end its livestock transport services from Ireland to mainland Europe.
Generational renewal "must start with farm viability", the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) has said.
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) has said that questions need to be answered in light of concerning images.
