by Neassa | Aug 27, 2026 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Rural Development chair Edmond Phelan has called for the immediate introduction of a new fodder transport scheme with a much lower distance threshold, along with support for producing additional fodder through catch crops. “We welcome the measures already...
by Neassa | Aug 27, 2026 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has welcomed Minister Heydon’s decision to allow earlier mowing of riparian areas but said further action is needed given what is happening on farms. “ICSA called for the move on riparian areas as an immediate practical measure and we...
by Neassa | Aug 27, 2026 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said farmers need action now as the pressure from the prolonged dry weather continues to build. “We went into the meeting convened by Minister Heydon to spell out what is happening on farms and to discuss practical measures to deal...
by Neassa | Aug 27, 2026 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said the Government must act now to address the growing pressure on fodder supplies and cannot afford to wait for a fodder crisis. “Farmers are already feeling the impact of the dry weather, with grass growth severely restricted in...
by Neassa | Aug 27, 2026 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said the Government needs to act now to secure the future of live exports, following a meeting of livestock exporters, farm organisations and farmers at the weekend. “At this important meeting organised by Independent Ireland, ICSA led...
by Neassa | Aug 12, 2026 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Sheep chair Willie Shaw has said drought conditions are putting sheep farmers under increasing pressure and giving factories an opportunity to push lamb prices backwards. “Farmers are running short of grass and that is forcing farmers to move some lambs...
