Agri Politics
'A disaster for farmers': Farming groups slam proposed CAP budget cuts
Farming organisations have expressed alarm and disappointment at the options lined out for the future of the Common Agricultural Policy...
Agri Politics
Farming organisations have expressed alarm and disappointment at the options lined out for the future of the Common Agricultural Policy...
Sheep
Kepak has reportedly suspended processing of lamb due to difficulties surrounding the Clean Livestock Policy (CLP) for sheep, according to the...
Agri Politics
Issues relating to the Fodder Transport Support Measure have been clarified by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine...
Sheep
Concern is mounting over the viability of the Clean Livestock Policy for sheep, after another week of factory slaughter rejections...
Beef
The capacity of the recently-confirmed replacement ferry to carry calves for live export remains an issue, according to the Irish Cattle...
Opinion
The recent speech given by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) president Patrick Kent at his organisation’s annual general...
Rural Life
Over 500,000 households have been left in “broadband limbo land” as a result of developments this week, according to Fianna...
Agri Politics
Better prices, more work on exports, farm safety, mental health awareness and protecting the family farm were all issues highlighted...
Agri Politics
The next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must be designed on the principle that farmers “who go the extra mile get...
Agri Politics
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) will appoint a new Beef Committee chairman and a new Rural Development...
Grass
Everyone is waiting for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, to make an announcement regarding the...
Beef
Beef factories have been heavily criticised for putting downward pressure on prices last week by the Irish Cattle and Sheep...
Agri Politics
Europe is sending out “hopelessly confused signals” on biofuels as a renewable energy source, according to Irish Cattle and Sheep...
Rural Life
Farmers across many counties are continuing to operate under the constant threat of Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs), according to Irish...
Sheep
With one farmer losing 40 ewes in the space of six weeks, dog attacks are getting more frequent, according to...
Beef
The day has passed when offal and skins had no value and the farmer must now get a fair share...
Opinion
Congratulations to Patrick Kent on his re-election as president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA). Over the...
Agri Politics
Last Thursday night, December 14, saw the presidential election of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) unfold to...