Organisation: Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

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<p>Leap & District Vintage Club held its annual tractor run in aid of Marymount Hospice and Brú Columbanus amid heavy downpours on Monday, as the wet weather that prevailed through March continues this month. Picture: Andy Gibson</p>

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Wet and frosty March caused 'enormous stress' for farmers

Met Éireann's monthly climate statement shows that the rainfall recorded at a number of its stations was 200% above their long-term average totals

<p>The chair of a recent Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture hearing, dairy farmer Jackie Cahill TD made it clear that he fundamentally rejected the scientific evidence on water quality presented by the EPA. File picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

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John Gibbons: Science is continually rejected by farm bodies. Who will shout 'stop'?

<p>Conservative estimates by Teagasc show prices would have to be at the €6 per kg level by early spring to cover basic costs of production. </p>

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Earlier finishing a 'bad investment' if beef price can't cover costs

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Environmental debate turns nasty as politicians ratchet up the ugly rhetoric

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Owners urged to keep dogs under control as lambing season begins

Piper high capacity water trough for livestock

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Farmers' group calls for reversal of concrete levy

Agriculture group says beef trade with China must resume at earliest opportunity

Yesterday it was temporarily suspended after a 14-year-old cow was found to have "atypical" BSE or "mad cow disease".

Thu, 28 May, 2020

It is time to support Ireland's food producers

The supply chain of food and beverages can and must be preserved intact so that it can continue to feed the population, writes Ray Ryan

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Farm visits must be kept to absolute minimum

The number of farm visits must be kept to an absolute minimum with only essential services being allowed access for the foreseeable future because of the virus crisis.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

'This is not a time for the ECB to fiddle while Europe burns', farm leader

Clear and decisive action is also needed to mitigate the potential for economic catastrophe.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2020

Processors pull out of talks on beef crisis

Fears that the beef crisis may become entrenched have intensified after Meat Industry Ireland pulled out of planned talks.

Mon, 09 Sep, 2019

Chinese delegation visit Roscommon meat plant after agreement between sides in beef protests

A Chinese delegation has visited a meat plant in Co. Roscommon.

Wed, 04 Sep, 2019

Sheep farmers tell Tánaiste of Brexit fears

Sheep farmers have told Tánaiste Simon Coveney of their concern about the impact of Brexit on the sector.

Tue, 20 Aug, 2019

Talks ‘must address’ income crisis for farmers

Beef Plan Movement delivers 13-point proposal as discussions on resolving price dispute get under way

Mon, 12 Aug, 2019

ICSA: €100m Brexit fund can’t have conditionality

The €100 million Brexit package must be delivered as soon as possible and with no conditionality, the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association has insisted.

Tue, 25 Jun, 2019

IFA accuses EU of double standards and hypocrisy

The European Commission has been accused of hypocrisy and double standards in pursuit of a trade deal with the South American group of Mercosur countries — Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2019

IFA: Full beef package must go to hardest hit

The €100 milion Brexit beef package must be targeted to those who need it most – the farmers who have incurred beef price losses.

Tue, 21 May, 2019

ICSA: Factory price cuts hit sheep farmers hard

Sheep farmers claimed yesterday heir livelihoods are under threat because of price cuts being imposed by processors.

Mon, 20 May, 2019

Independent review urged of Shannon pipeline plan

Calls have been made for an independent review of Irish Water’s plans to spend €1.3bn building a system to pump drinking water from the Shannon to the greater Dublin area.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2018

ICSA alarmed over Eir’s decision on broadband

The decision by Eir to pull out of the procurement process for the rollout of rural broadband was described by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) as extremely concerning.

Fri, 02 Feb, 2018

Donegal farmers ‘need aid package’ after storm

Further calls have been made on the Government to come to the aid of farmers in Donegal who have been adversely affected by last week’s rain storm.

Wed, 30 Aug, 2017

Greenway cycle CPO plan ‘unacceptable’

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association has said the Greenway cycle plan cannot be implemented through a process of compulsory purchase orders or without proper consultation with landowners.

Fri, 21 Jul, 2017

Justin Trudeau makes State visit ahead of G20 summit

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar faces his first big international test with the arrival of Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau in Dublin last night to begin a State visit to Ireland.

Tue, 04 Jul, 2017

National Party co-founder loses case on injunction stopping ICSA from dismissing him

The High Court has dismissed an application by National Party co-founder James Reynolds to continue an injunction preventing the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association ( ICSA) from removing him from senior positions he had held with the organisation.

Tue, 27 Jun, 2017

Soaring demand for spring lamb

Ray Ryan reports on increasing demand for Irish spring lamb, with the latest Bord Bia analysis showing overseas interest is growing steadily.

Mon, 24 Apr, 2017

Opponents of CETA fear February vote will clear way

All MEPs will vote on EU-Canada trade deal, known as CETA, on February 14.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

Dublin hotel will no longer host the launch of an extreme right-wing party

Latest: The Merrion Hotel have responded to outrage on Twitter and have confirmed that they will not be hosting the event.

Wed, 16 Nov, 2016

Survey bids to battle rural crime

An anonymous survey being conducted by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association and Waterford Institute of Technology is hoped to lead to the creation of new rural crime prevention measures.

Wed, 10 Aug, 2016

Farmers urged to join in agriculture crime survey

Farmers are being urged to take part in a survey as part of an independent study of agriculture crime in Ireland.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2016

Mixed Irish response to EU farming aid package

The EU agricultural aid package announced, this week, in Brussels by Commissioner Phil Hogan must support farm incomes, leaders of the Irish Farmers Association and the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association have insisted.

Wed, 20 Jul, 2016

ICSA warns of spring season calving dangers

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) has warned farmers to be extra vigilant during the calving season.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2016

No compensation for dairy farmers, says Simon Coveney

Irish farmers will not receive compensation for the drop in milk prices although they can avail of other measures that should help, according to Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2016

IFA warns that EU trade deal with South American Mercosur will be damaging for beef trade

A trade deal between the EU and the Mercosur group of South American countries will be extremely damaging for agriculture here especially the beef trade, the Irish Farmers Association has warned.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2015

Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association upset over funding measures

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association has called on Agriculture, Food and Marine Minister Simon Coveney to explain why scarce national funds were diverted to top-up a rescue package by the EU for dairy and pig farmers.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2015

IFA expresses frustration at export cattle prices

Farmers are very frustrated that cattle prices have not moved on to reflect higher returns from the country’s main export market in Britain and the strength of sterling, the Irish Farmers Association has claimed.

Wed, 02 Dec, 2015

Calls made to improve aid for sheds

Greater flexibility in grant-aiding the upgrading of old sheds is being sought by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA).

Tue, 03 Nov, 2015

ICSA urges emphasis on sheep for trade missions

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) has supported a call for a greater emphasis on sheep exports during official trade missions to countries such as China and the US.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2015

Further progress on beef trade negotiations between EU and US

Progress is being reported in the two year old trade negotiations between the European Union and the US.

Wed, 29 Jul, 2015

ICSA calls for clarity from ABP on Cahir upgrade

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) has called on ABP to outline what the new gel bone processing process in the €50m upgrade of its Cahir, Co Tipperary plants will do in terms of better beef prices for livestock farmers.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2015

Forum sets urgent focus on €2.27bn beef exports

The opening of new markets for the Irish beef industry, which recorded exports of €2.27bn last year, will be one of the key issues for discussion at today’s meeting of the Beef Forum.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2015

ICSA clashes with Coveney on exports

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association has clashed with Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney over the sheep sector.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2015

Planning needed for extra cattle population

The issue of live cattle exports is more pertinent than ever, according to the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2015

Call to deal with ‘forgotten’ farmers

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association has urged Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney to deal with the country’s “forgotten farmers.”

Thu, 18 Jun, 2015

Farmers’ charter talks at ‘critical’ juncture

The Farmers’ charter will only be deemed a success if it delivers a fair and just inspection process for farmers which recognises that 100% perfection is not the minimum standard, according to the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2015

Farmers raise beef data issues

The concerns of farmers relating to the new Beef Data and Genomics Programme have been outlined to Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney at an IFA-organised meeting in Claremorris, Co Mayo.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2015

ICSA seeks separate hen harrier compensation plan

A separate, stand-alone compensation scheme for hen harrier designation is being sought by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA).

Wed, 03 Jun, 2015

IFA demands pig income crisis solution

The income crisis in the Irish pig industry must be tackled immediately, the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has told Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2015

Programme to microchip all dogs

All dogs will be microchipped under new government proposals.

Sat, 21 Feb, 2015

Coveney on major beef promotion mission in US

The Agriculture Minister is leading beef producers on a trade mission to the US - to mark the opening of the market to Irish products for the first time in 15 years.

Sun, 08 Feb, 2015

Farm incomes set to fall sharply in 2015

Income could drop by 25% in the new year, following an estimated 2% dip this year.

Mon, 29 Dec, 2014