The True Voice of Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers
ICSA Ireland, an association of real farmers tackling the real issues.
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VITAL FARM TAX RELIEFS MUST BE EXTENDED BEYOND 2025
ICSA Rural Development chair Edmond Phelan has said that the retention of key tax reliefs for farmers is absolutely vital, particularly in the context of generational renewal and the need to provide greater certainty for family farms. “These reliefs - such as the...
ICSA MEETS WITH MINISTER MICHAEL HEALY-RAE
A delegation from ICSA recently met with Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Healy-Rae. With special responsibility for Forestry, Farm Safety, and Horticulture, the Minister engaged with ICSA representatives on a range of...
Livestock Prices
Cattle and Sheep Prices 3 June 2025
Steers €7.60-€7.70/kg- Heifers €7.70-€7.80/kg
- Bulls (+16 mts) €7.70-€7.80/kg (U); €7.65-€7.70/kg (R)
- Bulls (-16 mts) €7.40-€7.50/kg (U&R)
- Cows €7.40-€7.50/kg (U); €7.30-€7.40/kg (R)
Sheep Prices
Spring Lamb €8.70/kg up to 21kgs- Hoggets €7.00/kg up to 23kgs
- Ewes €5.00/kg
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ICSA Ireland
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 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
PV Energy Ireland has offered our members an exciting exclusive membership benefits offer.
10% Off Farm Equipment Marking Systems
ICSA Sectors
- Beef – We represent the interests of beef and suckler farmers with a focus on full transparency in the food chain.
- Sheep – We represent the interests of Irish sheep farmers in the strongest possible way at home and abroad.
- Suckler – ICSA believes suckler farmers need to be supported as much as possible to maintain the strength of the sector.
- Rural Development – ICSA is committed to furthering the cause of rural development in Ireland, and giving strong voice to the issues that affect rural dwellers across the country.
ICSA On Twitter
Incomes on beef, sheep and suckler farms remain far behind others - ICSA #ICSA
Incomes on beef, suckler and sheep farms remain far behind others - ICSA
Incomes on these farms are far below a decent standard of living, according to ICSA president Sean McNamara.
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Latest Press Releases
ICSA MEETS WITH MINISTER MICHAEL HEALY-RAE
A delegation from ICSA recently met with Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Healy-Rae. With special responsibility for Forestry, Farm Safety, and Horticulture, the Minister engaged with ICSA representatives on a range of...
PROCESSORS CRUSHING SHEEP FARMERS WITH PRICE CUTS AND IMPORTS
ICSA Sheep chair Willie Shaw has said sheep farmers have been dealt another crippling blow this week as factories have once again cut prices for hoggets, slashing a further 50c/kg off the price. “This equates to a drop of over €11 on a typical 23kg carcase - but that...
CAP BUDGET MUST RISE, NOT BE SCRAPPED
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said the European Commission must be stopped from dismantling the ringfenced CAP budget. His comments follow reports that the Commission is considering scrapping CAP’s standalone budget and merging it into a single EU fund as part of...
AXA Discounts – Hear From One Of Our Members
Watch: See how much suckler farmer – and proud member of ICSA – Mick McKeon saved on the cost his farm insurance with ICSA and AXA Farm Insurance.
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Not A Member Of ICSA Yet? Join Us Now!
Be a member here at ICSA and enjoy these various discounts offered by our partners:
10% or €100 off the cost of AXA Farm Insurance for members of ICSA
2.5 Cent off Pump Prices at Participating Fuel Stations
10% Off Farm Equipment Marking Systems
€20 Off IAS Laboratories Soil/Silage/Water Testing
