Sheep
Morale 'never as low' and prices 'never as good' in sheep farming
Sheep farming in the opening months of 2024 has been described as a period when “morale was never as low...
ICSA
biodiversity
Adoption of NRL week after elections 'deep and corrosive cynicism'
The adoption of the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) today (Monday, June 17), just the week after the 2024 European Parliament...
Agri Politics
Former ICSA president: No regrets about running in local elections
The former president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) Dermot Kelleher has said that he has no...
Agri Politics
No more excuses on ACRES payments - ICSA
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has said that farmers will not tolerate any further delays on Agri-Climate...
Agri Politics
Hugh Farrell appointed as the new ICSA general secretary
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has announced the appointment of Hugh Farrell to the position of ICSA...
Sheep
Sheep kill: Spring lambs make up 33% of weekly throughput
Spring lambs have made up one third of last week’s throughput, the most recent sheep kill figures from the Department...
Tillage
Minister must 'put money on the table' for tillage - ICSA
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has called on Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue...
CAP / Schemes
SCEP in-person training 'a great relief to many farmers' - ICSA
The decision of Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue to provide some in-person training sessions for participants...
Beef
SCEP training 'risks excluding those who need scheme most'
The online training course for participants in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP), which was announced yesterday (Monday, April 29)...
Agri-Business
RSA confirms participation in 'enforcement operation' in Cherbourg
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has confirmed to Agriland that it took part in a recent enforcement operation in Cherbourg,...
Agri-Business
Hauliers may be forced to stop livestock transport - ICSA
Hauliers may be forced to cease the transport of livestock if targeted inspections continue, according to the Irish Cattle and...
Rural Life
Farm Assist: Pillar II schemes 'should be disregarded in totality'
The Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection has been told that payments from farm schemes under Pillar II of the Common...
Beef
ICSA: Proposed excretion rate amendments ‘unfair and biased’
Proposals to amend nutrient excretion rates have been opposed by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA). ICSA beef...
Sheep News
Sheep Welfare Scheme deadline 'unworkable' - ICSA
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has said that the deadline for the completion of actions under the...
Agri Politics
ICSA: 'Farmers feel abandoned at the moment'
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) president has said that urgent financial support is needed to help farmers...
Agri Politics
ICSA: Financial aid for farmers 'more urgent than ever'
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) president has said that financial aid for farmers is more urgent than...
Agri-Business
ICSA in the red with losses of more than €47,000 in 2023
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has reported a loss of €47,255 for the 12 month period to...
Agri-Business
Has the Agri-Food Regulator delivered for farmers in Q1 2024?
Ireland’s first Agri-Food Regulator, which was established to promote “fairness and transparency” in the agri-food supply chain, has just passed...