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 TO HOST AGROFORESTRY AND ORGANICS GUIDED FARM WALK IN TINAHELY, CO WICKLOW
ICSA, in association with Forestry Services Ireland, will host an Agroforestry and Organics Guided Farm Walk in Tinahely, Co Wicklow on Wednesday, 14 January, with all farmers welcome to attend. The event will begin at 10.30am, meeting at Tinahely GAA Club, St Kevin’s...
EU COUNCIL VOTE ON MERCOSUR DEEPLY DISAPPOINTING – PRESSURE MUST NOW SHIFT TO EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said today’s decision by the European Council to vote in favour of the Mercosur trade agreement amounts to a green light for the importation of food products that the EU cannot fully stand over and can never guarantee are 100% safe for...
Livestock Prices
Cattle and Sheep Prices 6 January 2026
Steers €7.00-€7.20/kg
Heifers €7.10-€7.30/kg
Bulls (+16 mts) €7.40/kg(U); €7.25/kg(R)
Bulls (-16 mts) €7.20-€7.50/kg (U&R)
Cows €7.00- €7.10/kg(U); €6.80-€6.90/kg(R); €6.60-€6.70/kg(O)
Hoggets €7.60/kg up to 23kgs
Ewes €4.50/kg
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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ICSA members can avail of €100 off, or enjoy a 10% discount on the cost of AXA Farm Insurance. Why not see what you can save?
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.
Latest Press Releases
ICSA TO HOST AGROFORESTRY AND ORGANICS GUIDED FARM WALK IN TINAHELY, CO WICKLOW
ICSA, in association with Forestry Services Ireland, will host an Agroforestry and Organics Guided Farm Walk in Tinahely, Co Wicklow on Wednesday, 14 January, with all farmers welcome to attend. The event will begin at 10.30am, meeting at Tinahely GAA Club, St Kevin’s...
EU COUNCIL VOTE ON MERCOSUR DEEPLY DISAPPOINTING – PRESSURE MUST NOW SHIFT TO EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said today’s decision by the European Council to vote in favour of the Mercosur trade agreement amounts to a green light for the importation of food products that the EU cannot fully stand over and can never guarantee are 100% safe for...
ICSA GIVES FULL SUPPORT TO MERCOSUR PROTEST
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said the association is giving its full support to the protest taking place in Athlone this Saturday against the Mercosur trade deal. “This protest is about unity. It is about farmers from all sectors and everyone who cares about fair...
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



