The True Voice of Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers
ICSA Ireland, an association of real farmers tackling the real issues.
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Our Latest News
ICSA PUTS €2,000 BEHIND THE NEXT GENERATION OF FARMERS
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said the farming sector needs to back young people coming through agricultural education. Mr McNamara was speaking ahead of the launch of ICSA’s €2,000 Agricultural Student Bursary at the National Ploughing Championships next week. Mr...
FERTILISER SCHEME MUST NOT EXCLUDE SMALLER FARMERS
ICSA Rural Development chair Edmond Phelan has said Minister Heydon must ensure that the new fertiliser support scheme does not discriminate against smaller-scale farmers. “All farmers are struggling with higher costs and all farmers should be able to access this...
Livestock Prices
Cattle and Sheep Prices 1 September 2026
Steers €6.60-€6.70/kg- Heifers €6.60-€6.70/kg
- Bulls (+16 mts) €6.70/kg(U); €6.60/kg(R)
- Bulls (-16 mts) €6.40-€6.50/kg (U&R)
- Cows €6.40-€6.50/kg(U); €6.20-€6.30/kg(R); €6.00-€6.10/kg(O)
Sheep Prices
- Spring Lamb €7.80-€8.00/kg up to 22kg
- Ewes €5.00/kg
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ICSA Ireland
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association is an Association of Farmers for Farmers, and for more than 25 years we have defended the interests of low-income suckler, sheep, beef and tillage farmers. ICSA does not take levies.
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Our Vision and Mission – ICSA
Striving for equality for all farmers
Freedom from bureaucracy
Opportunity to farm
Exclusively represents the voice of drystock farmers
Identify and respond to the key issues concerning the beef and lamb sectors
To represent the views of Ireland’s rural communities
The Benefits Of Being An ICSA Member
10% or €100 off the cost of AXA Farm Insurance for members of ICSA
2.5 Cent off Pump Prices at Participating Fuel Stations
€20 Off IAS Laboratories Soil/Silage/Water Testing
PV Energy Ireland has offered our members an exciting exclusive membership benefits offer.
10% Off Farm Equipment Marking Systems
ICSA Sectors
“Without a viable income, there is no future for farming. That’s what drives everything we do in ICSA.”
— Sean McNamara, ICSA National President
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- Beef – Securing fair returns for beef farmers through greater transparency, stronger market oversight, and a fair share along the food chain.
- Sheep – Supporting sheep farmers through fair pricing, practical supports, and policies that recognise their role in sustaining rural Ireland.
- Suckler – Protecting the future of suckler farming by ensuring viable incomes and supporting the next generation of farmers.
- Rural Development – Delivering a fair share of CAP funding for drystock and tillage farmers and ensuring environmental ambition is backed by dedicated, long-term funding.
- Animal Health & Welfare – Fighting for fair TB compensation, stronger disease supports, and practical, workable regulations for farmers on the ground.
- Organics – Supporting organic farmers through better market development, fair premiums, and practical schemes that encourage more drystock farmers to convert.
- Tillage – Advocating for targeted supports to address rising costs, market volatility, and protect the long-term viability of the tillage sector.
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Latest Press Releases
ICSA PUTS €2,000 BEHIND THE NEXT GENERATION OF FARMERS
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said the farming sector needs to back young people coming through agricultural education. Mr McNamara was speaking ahead of the launch of ICSA’s €2,000 Agricultural Student Bursary at the National Ploughing Championships next week. Mr...
FERTILISER SCHEME MUST NOT EXCLUDE SMALLER FARMERS
ICSA Rural Development chair Edmond Phelan has said Minister Heydon must ensure that the new fertiliser support scheme does not discriminate against smaller-scale farmers. “All farmers are struggling with higher costs and all farmers should be able to access this...
FODDER CRISIS IS NOW A CASH CRISIS
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said the fodder crisis has become a cash crisis for drystock farmers as they face the cost of replacing fodder they have been unable to produce. “This crisis did not develop overnight. Farmers went into the summer with depleted fodder...
AXA Discounts – Hear From One Of Our Members
Watch: See how much suckler farmer – and proud member of ICSA – Mick McKeon saved on the cost his farm insurance with ICSA and AXA Farm Insurance.
Why not see what you can save?
Not A Member Of ICSA Yet? Join Us Now!
Be a member here at ICSA and enjoy these various discounts offered by our partners:
10% or €100 off the cost of AXA Farm Insurance for members of ICSA
2.5 Cent off Pump Prices at Participating Fuel Stations
10% Off Farm Equipment Marking Systems
€20 Off IAS Laboratories Soil/Silage/Water Testing
