by admin | Nov 21, 2018 | Latest News, Press Releases
20 NOVEMBER 2018 ICSA Organics chairman Fergal Byrne has welcomed the reopening of the Organics Farming Scheme (OFS) on a targeted basis. Commenting Mr Byrne said, “During our discussions as part of the Organics Strategy Group it was decided to reopen the scheme in a...
by admin | Nov 16, 2018 | Latest News, Press Releases
16 NOVEMBER 2018 ICSA rural development chairman Seamus Sherlock has spoken of the need for people to “go the extra mile for their communities” at a public meeting focusing on the issues of Rural Isolation and Mental Health held in Bridgetown, Co Clare last night (15...
by admin | Nov 14, 2018 | Latest News, Press Releases
14 NOVEMBER 2018 ICSA sheep chairman John Brooks has called for the establishment of a dedicated Irish Wool Forum to address the continuous decline of the industry. Mr Brooks was speaking following a string of bleak UK wool auctions, where low prices and the low...
by admin | Nov 6, 2018 | Latest News, Press Releases
6 NOVEMBER 2018 ICSA Animal Health and Welfare chairman Hugh Farrell has said that contentious issues remain as the TB Forum continues to debate DAFM proposals to reform the TB Eradication Programme. Commenting on developments so far, Mr Farrell said, “We have...
by admin | Nov 5, 2018 | Latest News, Press Releases
5 NOVEMBER 2018 ICSA President Patrick Kent has welcomed an update from Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, on measures to alleviate the risk of flooding in the River Shannon region. Commenting Mr Kent said,...
