The True Voice of Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers
ICSA Ireland, an association of real farmers tackling the real issues.
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CONVENING OF NFFSC MUST KICKSTART EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO WEATHER RELATED DIFFICULTIES FACING FARMERS
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said the convening of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) tomorrow must kick start an emergency response to the ongoing difficulties facing farmers amidst continuing heavy rainfall. “With any hope of an early spring...
DAIRY BEEF WELFARE SCHEME FAILS TO ADDRESS KEY ISSUES
ICSA Beef chair John Cleary has said while any investment in improving the calibre of dairy beef calves is to be welcomed, the newly announced Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme (DBWS) ignores the elephant in the room that too many farmers are still using Jersey/Kiwi cow...
Livestock Prices
Cattle and Sheep Prices 26 March 2024
Cattle Prices
Steers €5.20-€5.25/kg
Heifers €5.20-€5.30/kg
Bulls (-16mts) €5.15-€5.20/kg Bulls (+16mts) €5.35-€5.40/kg (U); €5.25-€5.30/kg (R)
Cows €4.70-€4.80/kg (U); €4.60-€4.65/kg (R); €4.35-€4.40/kg (O);
Sheep Prices
Spring Lamb €9.00-€9.40/kg up to 20.5kgs Hoggets €8.60-€9.00/kg up to 24kgs Ewes €3.40-€3.60/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
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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.
Latest Press Releases
ICSA PRESIDENT WISHES EDDIE PUNCH EVERY SUCCESS AS HE EMBARKS ON EU PARLIAMENTARY CAMPAIGN
ICSA president Sean McNamara has wished ICSA general secretary Eddie Punch every success following the announcement that he is to step down from the role he has held for 25 years to run as an Independent candidate in the upcoming European Parliament elections.
GRASS FED PGI MUST DELIVER CHAMPAGNE PRICES FOR FARMERS
ICSA president Sean McNamara said that the true test of the grass-fed PGI will be to see if it delivers “champagne” prices for farmers. Mr McNamara was reacting to comments by Minister McConalogue who described the grass-fed beef PGI as putting our beef on the...
ICSA VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH NATURE RESTORATION LAW VOTE
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said he is very disappointed with the vote at the European Parliament on the Nature Restoration Law which was carried by a vote of 329 to 275, with 24 abstentions. “This has created a lot of concern among farmers who see this as heavy on compulsory actions and targets but light on funding commitments,” he said.
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10% or €100 off the cost of AXA Farm Insurance for members of ICSA
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10% Off Farm Equipment Marking Systems
€20 Off IAS Laboratories Soil/Silage/Water Testing