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Tighten TB movement controls says ICMSA
Declan O’Brien
IFA disagreed with ICMSA and questioned if tighter restrictions on cattle movements were actually warranted.
26 March 2025 News
Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme ‘falls short’ of needed support – ICSA
The ICSA welcomed the scheme announced on Tuesday by Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon as a 'step in the right direction' but said it does not 'go far enough in providing meaningful support'.
14 March 2025 News
Sheep farmers taking €32/head hit as processors profit - ICSA
Processors have cynically moved the goalposts by cutting both the price and the paid carcase weight in one fell swoop, according to ICSA sheep chair Willie Shaw.
Trust in Government at ‘breaking point’ over peatland policies – ICSA
Martin Heydon’s discussion on 'reduced management intensity' of 80,000 hectares under Ireland’s Climate Action Plan has done little to reassure farmers, the ICSA has said.
6 March 2025 News
ICSA calls for ‘NAMA-style rescue plan’ for forestry sector
The ICSA is looking for Government action to stabilise timber markets set for an influx of storm-blown product.
5 March 2025 Forestry
ICSA demands action on farmer succession fears
Older farmers must be provided with a viable route to retirement if they to hand land over the next generation, the ICSA has said.
27 February 2025 News
ACRES payment delays ‘eroding farmers’ confidence’ in all schemes – ICSA
Over 12,000 farmers have yet to receive their 2024 ACRES payments, while 2,764 are still awaiting their balancing payments from 2023.
20 February 2025 Schemes
Tensions continue between ICBF and various societies
The latest from last week's beef stakeholder forum meeting in Tullamore.
19 February 2025 Breeding & health
ICSA lacks confidence in ICBF and Teagasc over star rating system
ICSA suckler chair Jimmy Cosgrave said that the ICBF and Teagasc have failed to engage meaningfully with farmers on the issues arising from the current genetic evaluations.
19 February 2025 News
Slurry planning exemption could be delayed to end of 2025 - ICMSA
The ICMSA has said that the suggestion of a delay into Q4 effectively moves any possibility of projects back at least six months to a year.
14 February 2025 News
Restricting drainage will 'severely reduce' land use - ICSA
The amended GAEC 2 regulations under the CAP strategic plan are a major concern for ICSA.
13 February 2025 News
Row between ICBF and breed societies intensifies
Adam Woods has more on the current stand off between ICBF and the breed societies
12 February 2025 Markets