Organisation: Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>How is any state agency or organisation supposed to retain credibility if they shy away from what is ostensibly sound advice to swap out the lamb cutlets, sirloin steak, or pork chop once in a while to try a vegetarian dish of a Monday? </p>

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EPA and IFA should have chewed the fat before unsavoury Meatgate

Sadhbh O’Neill, coordinator of the Stop Climate Chaos coalition, says the time for placating lobbyist organisations is over

<p>The Ring of Kerry greenway (pictured is the former railway line between Farranfore and Valentia) was one of the projects that caused concern to landowners' representatives such as the IFA. Picture: Valerie O’Sullivan</p>

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Landowners who help with delivery of greenway schemes may be paid

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Major disruption expected in Dublin ahead of farmers protest

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Further attack on Croke Park from farming group

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Farmers condemn 'lunatic' changes to grants assessments

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Postbank closure 'a blow to rural communities'

Farmers to protest in Co Clare over Budget cuts

Farmers are to gather in Co Clare later today to protest against Budget cuts.

Sun, 30 Nov, 2008

ICSA: Future of suckler farming in danger

Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) suckler chairman Brendan McLaughlin has warned that the future of suckler farming is in danger after the findings of the latest Teagasc Profit Monitor report.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2008

Third farm organisation backs Lisbon Yes vote

Supporters of the Lisbon Treaty have received a further boost this morning following the decision of another leading farm organisation to back a Yes vote in next week's referendum.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2008

EU bans Brazilian beef

The EU has today agreed to temporarily ban imports of Brazilian beef, pending the compilation of a list of farms in the country that comply with EU regulations and standards.

Wed, 30 Jan, 2008

Bluetongue infection a 'worrying development', says Coughlan

Minister for Agriculture Mary Coughlan has today described the detection of the Bluetongue infection in Britain as a "worrying development".

Sun, 23 Sep, 2007

Prepare to cut back your herd: ICSA

THERE is no point in keeping cattle for current beef prices, said Malcolm Thompson, president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association at ICSA's AGM last week.

Thu, 16 Dec, 2004

Harney urged to save tannery

TÁNAISTE Mary Harney has been urged to intervene immediately in the impending closure of the country’s only working tannery with the loss of 60 jobs.

Sat, 08 Nov, 2003

ICSA to elect president next month

THE election of a new president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association will take place on December 4.

Sat, 08 Nov, 2003

Farmers oppose college grants scheme proposal

FARMERS have warned of strong resistance against Education Minster Noel Dempsey’s proposals to assess land and assets to decide who qualifies for college grants.

Sat, 23 Aug, 2003

Farmers must face up to changes

It was impossible that Minister for Agriculture Joe Walsh would emerge from the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) negotiations in Luxembourg to the acclaim of farmers in all sectors of the industry, and inevitably that is what transpired.

Fri, 27 Jun, 2003

Mixed reaction to Book of Estimate figures

There has been a mixed reaction to the publication of the Minister for Finance's Book of Estimates.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2002