The True Voice of Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers
ICSA Ireland, an association of real farmers tackling the real issues.
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Our Latest News
ICSA CALLS FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR BLUETONGUE VACCINATION UNDER BEEF WELFARE SCHEME
ICSA Suckler chair Eoin Ryan has said bluetongue vaccination must be supported as an additional measure and not at the expense of core animal health actions, following the Department of Agriculture’s decision to include it as an option under the 2026 Beef Welfare...
ICSA OUTRAGED AT RUSHED PROVISIONAL APPLICATION OF MERCOSUR DEAL
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said he is outraged that the European Commission has announced the provisional application of the Mercosur trade deal from 1 May 2026. “This is happening despite the European Parliament not having voted on it and the ongoing legal...
Livestock Prices
Cattle and Sheep Prices 17 March 2026
Steers €6.90-€7.00/kg- Heifers €7.00-€7.10/kg
- Bulls (+16 mts) €7.30/kg(U); €7.00/kg(R)
- Bulls (-16 mts) €6.90/kg (U&R)
- Cows €6.90/kg(U); €6.70/kg(R); €6.50/kg(O)
Spring Lamb €10.00/kg up to 21kgs- Hoggets €9.30/kg up to 23kgs
- Ewes €5.30/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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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 #NDBWS
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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Latest Press Releases
TOKEN MEASURES ON FUEL AND FERTILISER WON’T PROTECT FARMERS OR FOOD PRODUCTION
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said the Government must take decisive action to address the unprecedented surge in fuel and fertiliser costs. “Fuel prices have surged in a matter of weeks, with agricultural diesel up by as much as 65-70% and road diesel up around...
REMINDER: HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FUTURE OF CAP – DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 27 MARCH
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that the public consultation on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027 has been extended by one week, with a new closing date of 5pm on Friday, 27 March 2026. Announcing the...
SEPARATE FUND FOR NATURE RESTORATION A STEP FORWARD BUT FARMERS NEED GUARANTEES
ICSA Rural Development chair Edmond Phelan has cautiously welcomed recommendations from the Independent Advisory Committee on Nature Restoration calling for a dedicated funding stream to meet Ireland’s obligations under the Nature Restoration Law. “This is a welcome...
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