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 WELCOMES MARTIN HEYDON’S APPOINTMENT AS MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE
ICSA president Sean McNamara has welcomed the appointment of Martin Heydon as Minister for Agriculture. “I look forward to engaging with the new Minister on the very pressing issues currently facing Irish agriculture, however, the scale of the challenges ahead cannot...
GOVERNMENT MUST DELIVER ON AGRICULTURE COMMITMENTS
ICSA president Sean McNamara has welcomed the progress in discussions on government formation and the publication of the draft Programme for Government, which includes several key commitments for agriculture. However, he stressed that while these commitments are...
Livestock Prices
Cattle and Sheep Prices 14 January 2025
Steers €5.80-€5.85/kg- Heifers €5.80-€5.90/kg
- Bulls (+16 mts) €6.00-€6.10/kg (U); €5.90-€6.00/kg (R)
- Bulls (-16 mts) €5.75-€5.85/kg (U & R)
- Cows €5.60-€5.70/kg (U); €5.50-€5.60/kg (R)
Sheep Prices
- Spring Lamb €9.40-€9.50/kg up to 24kgs
- 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 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.
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Latest Press Releases
ICSA WELCOMES MARTIN HEYDON’S APPOINTMENT AS MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE
ICSA president Sean McNamara has welcomed the appointment of Martin Heydon as Minister for Agriculture. “I look forward to engaging with the new Minister on the very pressing issues currently facing Irish agriculture, however, the scale of the challenges ahead cannot...
GOVERNMENT MUST DELIVER ON AGRICULTURE COMMITMENTS
ICSA president Sean McNamara has welcomed the progress in discussions on government formation and the publication of the draft Programme for Government, which includes several key commitments for agriculture. However, he stressed that while these commitments are...
ICSA DEMANDS REINSTATEMENT OF DRIBBLE BAR GRANT AID UNDER TAMS
ICSA president Sean McNamara has called on the Minister for Agriculture to reinstate grant aid for dribble bar technology under TAMS, arguing that its exclusion makes no financial or practical sense. “From 1 January 2025, under new slurry spreading rules, farmers...
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.
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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
