by Kevin | Jul 30, 2013 | Press Releases
30th July, 2013Commenting on the publication of Teagasc’s mid-year review of agricultural markets and farm incomes, Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association president Gabriel Gilmartin has said that only the dairy sector can take comfort from strong product prices...
by Kevin | May 14, 2013 | Press Releases
14th May, 2013The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association says the preliminary estimates under the National Farm Survey show that the viability of cattle and sheep farms is very precarious. ICSA president Gabriel Gilmartin said, “It is clear that these farms are...
by Kevin | Apr 15, 2013 | Press Releases
15th May, 2013Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association suckler chairman Dermot Kelleher has suggested that suckler farmers who are in difficulty with scarce grass and a lack of fodder should consider early weaning of calves. “Calves born in the autumn can certainly...
by Kevin | Apr 11, 2013 | Press Releases
11th April, 2013Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association president Gabriel Gilmartin has said that many farmers are at near breaking point due to scarce fodder, scare grass and scarce cash. He has called on the Minister and the wider agri-sector to acknowledge this...
