by Kevin | Sep 4, 2013 | Press Releases
4th September, 2013Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association president Gabriel Gilmartin has paid tribute to the former Irish Times agriculture correspondent, Seán Mac Connell, who passed away early this morning. Mr Gilmartin said, “During his career as agriculture...
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 | Jun 26, 2013 | Press Releases
26th June, 2013Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association president Gabriel Gilmartin has welcomed agreement on CAP reform, which has been very difficult and led to a lot of uncertainty for farmers. However, he said that the compromise remains far from ideal...
by Kevin | Jun 25, 2013 | Press Releases
25th June, 2013Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association president Gabriel Gilmartin has said that the 60% minimum payment emerging from CAP reform negotiations represents a crude and flawed effort to redistribute CAP funds and it will be too severe on typical...
by Kevin | Jun 21, 2013 | Press Releases
21st June, 2013With just days to go before crucial EU Farm Council talks on the new CAP, The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association says Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney must stand up for the productive farmers of Ireland. ICSA president Gabriel Gilmartin,...