by Neassa | Jan 4, 2022 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Dermot Kelleher has slammed moves by the EU to block funding for red meat promotion as a wilful misrepresentation of the actual research. “The EU seems to be blaming red meat consumption for increased cancer risk whereas the International Agency for...
by admin | Dec 17, 2021 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA beef chair Edmund Graham has said the conditionality attached to BEAM monies was so flawed that the Department of Agriculture must revisit every aspect of the scheme. “BEAM stands for Beef Exceptional Aid Measure; as the full title indicates it was exceptional...
by admin | Dec 14, 2021 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Rural Development chair Tim Farrell has said that the draft Nitrates Action Programme, published today (Tuesday 14 December) adds extra cost, red tape and restrictions and it is particularly unfair for less intensive farmers who do not benefit from higher...
by admin | Dec 10, 2021 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA rural development chair Tim Farrell has called on the Department of Agriculture to extend today’s deadline for GLAS 1, 2 and 3 participants to roll over their contracts into next year. “Participants were called upon to respond via text message indicating if they...
by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA beef chair Edmund Graham has said meat factories have the scope to significantly increase prices but are refusing to do so despite massive hikes in input costs. “It’s a case of can pay more – won’t pay more at the minute. Throughout the month of November prices...
by admin | Dec 6, 2021 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Organics chair Fergal Byrne has said organic beef producers will be somewhat reassured by the issuing of a €5.30/kg forward price guarantee by Good Herdsmen and Slaney Meats. “A price structure has been set by these companies for the next 10 weeks, and while...
