by admin | Aug 30, 2019 | Latest News, Press Releases
29 AUGUST 2019 ICSA rural development chair Tim Farrell has said splitting the ANC payment in two will only add to the financial woes of farmers at this difficult time. Responding to the announcement that 15% of ANC payments will be held back until December Mr Farrell...
by admin | Aug 28, 2019 | Latest News, Press Releases
28 AUGUST 2019 ICSA president Edmond Phelan has welcomed the pragmatic approach of protesting farmers to facilitate the Chinese inspection at the Rathdowney plant. “This sensible compromise between the farmers and the Rathdowney management stands in massive contrast...
by admin | Aug 27, 2019 | Latest News, Press Releases
27 AUGUST 2019 ICSA president Edmond Phelan has called on the meat industry to forget about litigation against helpless farmers who are on their knees. “The only solution for individual meat factories is to put cash on the table and offer a substantial price increase....
by admin | Aug 26, 2019 | Latest News, Press Releases
23 AUGUST 2019 ICSA president Edmond Phelan has said that it is now clear that the ICSA call for a full EU audit of who gets what in terms of margin from the food chain is correct and urgent. Mr Phelan’s comments follow the vast difference in figures about what the...
by admin | Aug 26, 2019 | Latest News, Press Releases
21 AUGUST 2019 ICSA suckler chair John Halley has urged banks to be open-minded and flexible when it comes to dealing with beef and suckler farmers during these challenging times. “The BEAM scheme has opened for applications, but payments are not expected until...