Person: Lorcan McCabe

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

farming

TB test exemption for calves up to 120 days in clear herds

“It helps farmers and vets carry out tests in a much safer environment, and critically these animals remain eligible for internal trade,” said IFA Animal Health Chairman Pat Farrell.

farming

Ag-Climatise-road map to 2030 and beyond

business

Dairy income priority for ICMSA’s new president

farming

2% stamp duty was ‘unsustainably low’

farming

ICMSA appoints key board members

farming

Tax reliefs needed to boost energy efficiency

Leo Varadkar urged to alter Farm Assist scheme to help low income families

Farm leaders have called on Social Protection Minister Leo Varadkar to make changes in the Farm Assist scheme to protect low income families.

Tue, 24 May, 2016

ICMSA members told low interest 15-year loans for farmers ‘in pipeline’

Farmers may be able to avail of low-interest 15-year loans backed by the European Investment Bank by mid-2016, ICMSA members have heard at its AGM in Limerick.

Sat, 28 Nov, 2015

Fertiliser price can go higher: Coveney

Continuing upward pressure on fertiliser prices is predicted byAgriculture Minister Simon Coveney.

Thu, 21 May, 2015

Minister reassures farmers that college grant changes will be ‘fair’

Farmers are relieved that any changes to the means test for college grants will be fair, equitable, and open to appeal.

Tue, 22 May, 2012

Finance Bill a ‘missed opportunity’ for farm consolidation incentives

Tax and stamp duty incentives to promote farmland consolidation could have been implemented into the Finance Bill at minimal cost, according to the ICMSA.

Sat, 18 Feb, 2012

Reeves calls for rise reverse

ICMSA has called on Commissioner for Energy Regulation Tom Reeves to reverse the decision to sanction an 8% rise in ESB charges.

Thu, 16 Sep, 2004

ICMSA attacks planned ESB rise

A 13% rise in ESB charges would be unacceptable to farmers, ICMSA Farm Services and Environment Committee chairperson Lorcan McCabe has claimed.

Sat, 10 Jul, 2004

Changes to REPS scheme welcomed

FARMERS have welcomed the formal approval by the EU Star Committee of the changes to the REPS Scheme, including payment on land over 55 ha.

Thu, 08 Jul, 2004

Diesel price hike hurts farm and food sectors

THE call by hauliers to abolish farm diesel in the Republic and Northern Ireland, and give farmers a rebate cheque based on acreage and usage has been condemned by ICMSA.

Thu, 17 Jun, 2004

ICMSA has best way to cope with directive

MICHAEL ROCHE in his letter (Irish Examiner, June 4) is correct when he says that the Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) approach to the nitrates directive is not a magic wand.

Sat, 12 Jun, 2004

Farm leaders welcome REPS III

Farm leaders have welcomed the announcement by Agriculture and Food Minister Joe Walsh that the EU Commission will agree the new REPS III scheme next week.

Sat, 08 May, 2004

ICSMA urges rethink on nitrate plan

Ireland: A serious rethink of the draft action programme for implementing the EU nitrates directive in Ireland is being sought by the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2004

ICMSA to resist Teagasc fees’ rise

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) yesterday said it will resist any attempt by Teagasc to increase fees for services provided to farmers.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2003

Government to step up protected lands for wildlife

DESPITE a 25% increase in the corncrake population, reported by Birdwatch Ireland, farmers can expect little let-up in the Government’s drive to protect lands for wildlife.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2003

Pickets to continue in agriculture row

THE dispute involving clerical staff at Department of Agriculture offices is to continue next week.

Sat, 05 Apr, 2003