by admin | Apr 13, 2022 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Rural Development chair Tim Farrell has said there is simply no justification for making criminals of ordinary people by prohibiting the sale or distribution of turf. “While those with cutting rights will be permitted use turf for their own domestic consumption,...
by admin | Nov 24, 2021 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Animal Health & Welfare chair Hugh Farrell has said that farmers will be relieved that the introduction of a requirement for prescriptions for anti-parasitic treatments and medicated feed for livestock has been deferred until 1 June 2022. “This was meant to...
by admin | Nov 11, 2021 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Dermot Kelleher has said there was uproar at this week’s meeting of the association’s National Executive as attendees delivered their verdict on the CAP consultation process. “There is a lot anger with the lack of genuine consultation with the farming...
by Kevin | Dec 2, 2013 | Press Releases
2nd December, 2013The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association has said that while the re-opening of the Japanese market for Irish beef is positive, it remains to be seen how much it impacts beef prices in the long run. ICSA president Gabriel Gilmartin said, “While...
by Kevin | Nov 28, 2013 | Press Releases
28th November, 2013President of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association, Gabriel Gilmartin, has underlined the absolute necessity of ensuring that the Rural Development Programme (RDP) is co-funded to the maximum extent by the Government. “Pillar II must be...