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ICSA Ireland, an association of real farmers tackling the real issues.
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ICSA CALLS FOR EXTRA FUNDING FOR NATIONAL DAIRY BEEF WEIGHING SCHEME
ICSA Beef chair Sean Sherman has said the 2026 National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme (NDBWS) must be backed by sufficient funding to ensure all eligible calves are paid for in full, following last year’s cuts due to oversubscription. “Farmers were told they would be...
ICSA WELCOMES TB HELPLINE BUT SAYS SUPPORTS STILL NEED TO GO FURTHER
ICSA Animal Health and Welfare chair John Barron has said that while some elements of the latest announcements on the TB programme are welcome, there are still areas that will need further attention. “Farmers are now dealing with the reality of these changes as they...
Livestock Prices
Cattle and Sheep Prices 31 March 2026
Steers €6.60-€6.80/kg- Heifers €6.70-€6.90/kg
- Bulls (+16 mts) €7.00/kg(U); €6.80-€6.90/kg(R)
- Bulls (-16 mts) €6.70/kg (U&R)
- Cows €6.70/kg(U); €6.40/kg(R); €6.10/kg(O)
Spring Lamb €10.10/kg up to 21kgs- Hoggets €9.40/kg up to 23kgs
- Ewes €5.40/kg
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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 of 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
“Without a viable income, there is no future for farming. That’s what drives everything we do in ICSA.”
— Sean McNamara, ICSA National President
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- Beef – Securing fair returns for beef farmers through greater transparency, stronger market oversight, and a fair share along the food chain.
- Sheep – Supporting sheep farmers through fair pricing, practical supports, and policies that recognise their role in sustaining rural Ireland.
- Suckler – Protecting the future of suckler farming by ensuring viable incomes and supporting the next generation of farmers.
- Rural Development – Delivering a fair share of CAP funding for drystock and tillage farmers and ensuring environmental ambition is backed by dedicated, long-term funding.
- Animal Health & Welfare – Fighting for fair TB compensation, stronger disease supports, and practical, workable regulations for farmers on the ground.
- Organics – Supporting organic farmers through better market development, fair premiums, and practical schemes that encourage more drystock farmers to convert.
- Tillage – Advocating for targeted supports to address rising costs, market volatility, and protect the long-term viability of the tillage sector.
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ICSA calls for extra funding for Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme
ICSA beef chair Sean Sherman has said the 2026 National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme (NDBWS) must be backed by sufficient funding.
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ICSA CALLS FOR EXTRA FUNDING FOR NATIONAL DAIRY BEEF WEIGHING SCHEME
ICSA Beef chair Sean Sherman has said the 2026 National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme (NDBWS) must be backed by sufficient funding to ensure all eligible calves are paid for in full, following last year’s cuts due to oversubscription. “Farmers were told they would be...
ICSA WELCOMES TB HELPLINE BUT SAYS SUPPORTS STILL NEED TO GO FURTHER
ICSA Animal Health and Welfare chair John Barron has said that while some elements of the latest announcements on the TB programme are welcome, there are still areas that will need further attention. “Farmers are now dealing with the reality of these changes as they...
FUEL PACKAGE FALLS SHORT OF ON-FARM REALITY
FUEL PACKAGE FALLS SHORT OF ON-FARM REALITY ICSA Rural Development chair Edmond Phelan has said the Government’s fuel support package fails to reflect the scale of the crisis facing farmers and agricultural contractors. “Deferring the planned increase in carbon tax is...
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