Agri-Business
The ICSA said Budget 2026 does not go far enough to deal with the "real pressures facing beef, sheep, suckler, and tillage farmers".
Agri Politics
The ICSA claimed farmers are "at their wits' end" over how they are being treated by the department of agriculture (DAFM).
The ICSA welcomed the "strong stance" taken by the European Parliament’s AGRI committee on the future of the CAP beyond 2027.
Beef
Prices being paid for beef cattle at marts "are the equivalent of €8.50/kg" [carcase weight], according to the ICSA president Sean McNamara.
The ICSA president has said that tackling the generational renewal crisis in Irish farming must be an urgent priority.
The ICSA president said the EU Commission "Vision for Agriculture and Food" is an important step in shaping the future of farming in the EU.
President of the ICSA Sean McNamara has called for targeted supports and incentives for young farmers as 'the days of schemes are over'
The ICSA president Sean McNamara welcomed the appointment of Martin Heydon as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
The ICSA has welcomed commitments set out in the draft programme for government which"support farmers and the agri-food sector".
ICMSA has called for TAMS to be extended to include eligibility for all farmers concerning the trailing shoe grant
The race to determine who will serve as ICSA president for the next two years is underway, with the outcome to be decided next week
The ICSA has said that ash dieback payments made under the Climate Action Performance Payment (CAPP) should not be subject to tax.
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) has called for additional powers to be granted to the Agri-Food Regulator.
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) urged the government to take immediate action to address the crisis in farm incomes.
Rural Life
Minister McConalogue is being called on to ensure that "tangible action" is taken on the new Commission on Generational Renewal.
The ICSA called on Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to deliver for low-income beef, sheep, and suckler farmers in Budget 2025.
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) has said that farmers will not accept any more excuses on ACRES payments.
The ICSA has announced announce the appointment of Hugh Farrell to the position of ICSA general secretary.
The RSA has confirmed that it took part in a recent enforcement operation in Cherbourg, France which involved Irish livestock hauliers.
Sheep
It is business as usual for farmers receiving cheques from one of the main sheep processors, Kildare Chilling, a spokesperson has confirmed.
Sheep News
The ICSA has said that the deadline for the completion of actions under the National Sheep Welfare Scheme is "unworkable".
The ICSA has said that financial aid for farmers is more urgent than ever as poor weather conditions persist.
The president of the ICSA has said that the next Taoiseach must be willing to listen to the concerns of farmers.
