ICMSA calls for calf producers to unite

ICMSA has called on all calf and weanling producers, regardless of what farm organisation they are affiliated to, to campaign for additional direct payments from the National Reserve to compensate for low Single Farm Payment entitlements.

ICMSA President Pat O’Rourke said no farmer should lose out on income, and no farmer should have a windfall gain at the expense of a fellow farmer, and hardship cases must be catered for.

“However, there is an active campaign against calf and weanling producers by certain parts of other organisations who claim to represent these farmers. It is with reluctance that I highlight this fact”. He said ICMSA is not prepared to see a large transfer of income from calf and weanling farmers to other farmers.