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 CALLS FOR CLEARER, FAIRER APPROACH AFTER TB SUMMIT
ICSA Animal Health and Welfare chair John Barron has said that while Minister Heydon’s TB Summit held in Dublin yesterday (Thurs 8 May) showed a welcome intent to reinvigorate the fight against TB, many of the Department’s proposals lacked clarity and fairness. “We...
ICSA DEMANDS CLEAR POSITION FROM MEPS AND GOVERNMENT ON MERCOSUR
ICSA president Sean McNamara has called for unambiguous declarations from both Irish MEPs and the Government regarding their position on the proposed EU-Mercosur Trade Deal. “Vague political statements are no longer good enough. We are tired of hearing that people...
Livestock Prices
Cattle and Sheep Prices 6 May 2025
Steers €7.65-€7.75/kg- Heifers €7.70-€7.80/kg
- Bulls (+16 mts) €7.70-€7.80/kg (U); €7.60-€7.70/kg (R)
- Bulls (-16 mts) €7.40-€7.50/kg (U&R)
Cows €7.30-€7.40/kg (U); €7.20-€7.25/kg (R); €7.00-€7.05/kg (O)
Sheep Prices
- Spring Lamb €9.00-€9.30/kg up to 21kgs
Hoggets €8.30-€8.50/kg up to 23kgs- Ewes €5.50-€6.00/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 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
- Beef – We represent the interests of beef and suckler farmers with a focus on full transparency in the food chain.
- Sheep – We represent the interests of Irish sheep farmers in the strongest possible way at home and abroad.
- Suckler – ICSA believes suckler farmers need to be supported as much as possible to maintain the strength of the sector.
- Rural Development – ICSA is committed to furthering the cause of rural development in Ireland, and giving strong voice to the issues that affect rural dwellers across the country.
ICSA On Twitter
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ICSA: Processors are ‘acting in bad faith’ over lamb prices #agriland #ICSA
ICSA: Processors are 'acting in bad faith' over lamb prices
ICSA sheep chair, Willie Shaw said that processors are acting in bad faith by attempting to cut lamb prices when supplies are "clearly tight".
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Latest Press Releases
ICSA CALLS FOR CLEARER, FAIRER APPROACH AFTER TB SUMMIT
ICSA Animal Health and Welfare chair John Barron has said that while Minister Heydon’s TB Summit held in Dublin yesterday (Thurs 8 May) showed a welcome intent to reinvigorate the fight against TB, many of the Department’s proposals lacked clarity and fairness. “We...
ICSA DEMANDS CLEAR POSITION FROM MEPS AND GOVERNMENT ON MERCOSUR
ICSA president Sean McNamara has called for unambiguous declarations from both Irish MEPs and the Government regarding their position on the proposed EU-Mercosur Trade Deal. “Vague political statements are no longer good enough. We are tired of hearing that people...
PROCESSORS CYNICALLY UNDERMINING SHEEP SECTOR DESPITE TIGHT SUPPLIES – ICSA
ICSA Sheep chair Willie Shaw has said processors are acting in bad faith by attempting to cut lamb prices at a time when supplies are clearly tight, as evidenced by the latest CSO figures. “The reported 22.6% drop in sheep slaughterings in the first quarter of 2025,...
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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.
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