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ICMSA backs TB movements clampdown
Declan O’Brien
But the IFA disagreed with ICMSA’s demands, questioning if tighter restrictions on cattle movements were actually warranted.
26 March 2025 News
Caution on redrawing GAEC 2 parcels
IFA policy executive Shane Whelan said for those splitting parcels to take some land out of GEAC 2, it could cause issues for ACRES.
26 March 2025 News
Designated land rules 'horrific' for farmers
William Murphy of Glencar addressed two Kerry-based NPWS officers at a meeting of Kerry IFA and explained that his sheep are drowning due to SAC rules.
Issues remain over new IP rights for bulls – IFA
Both the IFA and ICMSA have reservations about the plans to impose terms on selling some of their bull’s progeny to other AI companies.
26 March 2025 News
Out of office in Brussels
I hear there was plenty of meat in discussions on farmer issues at a Kerry IFA meeting last week. However, there was also time for a bit of light relief.
26 March 2025 News
Tighten TB movement controls says ICMSA
IFA disagreed with ICMSA and questioned if tighter restrictions on cattle movements were actually warranted.
26 March 2025 News
Continued improvements in water quality show farmers’ efforts are working
Nitrogen concentrations levels in 2024 were comparable with 2016 levels.
26 March 2025 l2
Dairy beef weighing scheme addresses ‘huge mistake’ by Government – IFA
The Minister for Agriculture announced the new scheme with €4m in funding which the IFA claims must be built on to adequately support farmers making long-term investments in rearing beef calves.
26 March 2025 News
RZLT deadline approaching at the end of March
Applications for rezoning must be complete by next Monday, 31 March 2025.
25 March 2025 News
Trump tariffs pose significant threat to dairy and grain sectors – IFA
Analysis by IFA chief economist Tadhg Buckley shows Ireland exported approximately €1.9bn worth of food and drink products to the US in 2024.
25 March 2025 News
Minister's claims of ACRES payment progress riles IFA
IFA president Francie Gorman suggested that claims of progress will fall flat with farmers experiencing stress and financial hardship as a result of the delays.
24 March 2025 News
Designations devalue farmland and limit use – Kerry farmer
Kerry dairy farmer Tom Galvin said land designations are hampering farmers and ground in Kerry needs to be drained for productivity.
22 March 2025 News