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Sheep census and SIS reference number
Darren Carty
The number of ewes recorded on the 2024 annual sheep and goat census will have an influence on the Sheep Improvement Scheme and possibly the National Sheep Welfare Scheme
25 November 2024 News
Concerns carbon tax will undermine Nature Restoration Law - INHFA
The INHFA is concerned that commitments given on the Nature Restoration Law may be undermined through the introduction of a carbon tax.
20 November 2024 News
INHFA calls for politicians to veto Mercosur deal
The proposed deal would allow for free trade between the EU and South American countries such as Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.
INHFA calls for scorecard and payment changes in ACRES
This comes following a meeting organised by Luke Ming Flanagan with European Commission officials.
19 November 2024 News
Editorial: hill farmer policy failure uncovered
The potential upside is that these farmers have what the EU now values very highly, but has paid very little for.
13 November 2024 Viewpoints
Hill farmers not recognised in splash plate ban - MEP
Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has criticised the regulation that will mean that, from 1 January 2025, 41,000 farmers will be required to use new, more environmentally friendly equipment to spread slurry.
11 November 2024 News
Government must 'pony up' science on fertiliser cuts
A clampdown on fertiliser use on lower-stocked farms has been slated by the INHFA and ICSA.
10 November 2024 News
ACRES scoring and payment issues must be addressed - INHFA
The association held meetings with Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue in Kerry and Donegal to find workable solutions to ongoing issues in the scheme.
4 November 2024 News
English upland farms face existential threat
Richard Pedley farms 1,250 acres of rented land in the north of England. Peter McCann reports
23 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmer representation needed in drafting nature restoration plan
The Nature Restoration Law (NRL) was passed by the Council of the European Union this year.
17 October 2024 News
Farmers in ACRES call for practical support
The current negativity around ACRES could be addressed by better communication and interaction with farmers on the ground, Seanie Boyle maintained.
2 October 2024 Schemes
More still needs to be done in Budget 2026 - INHFA
The Government announced it is to continue with the Sheep Welfare Scheme and increase funding to farmers by €5/ewe.
1 October 2024 News