by Neassa | May 8, 2025 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has called for unambiguous declarations from both Irish MEPs and the Government regarding their position on the proposed EU-Mercosur Trade Deal. “Vague political statements are no longer good enough. We are tired of hearing that people...
by Neassa | May 8, 2025 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said the ongoing uncertainty around GAEC 2, just weeks out from the BISS application deadline, is completely unacceptable and deeply unfair to farmers. “The closing date for BISS applications is just two weeks away, yet farmers still...
by Neassa | Apr 10, 2025 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said the latest Teagasc research confirming no difference in ammonia emissions between dribble bars and trailing shoes underlines the urgent need to reinstate grant aid for dribble bar equipment under TAMS. “This research completely...
by Neassa | Apr 3, 2025 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said the imposition of 20% tariffs on EU food exports to the US is yet another blow to Irish agriculture, warning that it will have serious consequences for Irish farmers. “While much of the initial focus has been on our dairy and...
by Neassa | Mar 6, 2025 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said Minister Heydon’s attempts to downplay the significance of a recent meeting on rewetting and “reduced management intensity” of 80,000 hectares under Ireland’s Climate Action Plan have done little to reassure farmers....
