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
SHEEP FARMERS NEED €8.30/KG TO SURVIVE AND SECURE A FUTURE FOR SHEEP FARMING
ICSA Sheep chair Sean McNamara has said farmers need to be paid €8.30/kg for lambs in order for them to keep producing. “Sheep farmers have been producing at well below the cost of production for too long and it has caused havoc in the sector. That is why ICSA is...
SHEEP SECTOR CRISIS MEETING IN CARRICK-ON-SHANNON
ICSA Sheep chair Sean McNamara has called for all sheep farmers and all those who care about the future of sheep farming to attend ICSA’s sheep sector crisis meeting tomorrow night (Tuesday 21 March) in Carrick-on-Shannon. Speaking ahead of the meeting Mr McNamara...
Livestock Prices
Cattle and Sheep Prices 28 March 2023
Cattle Prices
Steers €5.25/kg
Heifers €5.30/kg
Bulls (under 16mts U&R) €5.25/kg; under 24mts €5.40/kg (U) €5.30/kg(R)
Cows €5.00/kg(U) €4.90/kg(R) €4.70/kg(O)
Sheep Prices
Spring Lamb €7.50-€7.60/kg up to *(see note below)
Hoggets €7.00/kg up to 23kg
Ewes €3.40/kg
*Weight limits for spring lamb varying in factories from 19kg to 20.5kg – check in advance. Heavy spring lamb worth more as hoggets.
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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
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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
SHEEP FARMERS NEED €8.30/KG TO SURVIVE AND SECURE A FUTURE FOR SHEEP FARMING
ICSA Sheep chair Sean McNamara has said farmers need to be paid €8.30/kg for lambs in order for them to keep producing. “Sheep farmers have been producing at well below the cost of production for too long and it has caused havoc in the sector. That is why ICSA is...
SHEEP SECTOR CRISIS MEETING IN CARRICK-ON-SHANNON
ICSA Sheep chair Sean McNamara has called for all sheep farmers and all those who care about the future of sheep farming to attend ICSA’s sheep sector crisis meeting tomorrow night (Tuesday 21 March) in Carrick-on-Shannon. Speaking ahead of the meeting Mr McNamara...
ICSA TO HOST SHEEP SECTOR CRISIS MEETING IN CARRICK-ON-SHANNON
ICSA will host a meeting to address issues affecting the sheep sector on Tuesday 21 March. The meeting will take place in The Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon and will start at 8pm. All farmers are welcome to attend. Speakers on the evening include: Oliver Crowe, C.C...
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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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10% or €100 off the cost of AXA Farm Insurance for members of ICSA
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