by Neassa | Aug 15, 2025 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Suckler chair Jimmy Cosgrave has welcomed the opening of the 2025 Beef Welfare Scheme and the increase in the number of eligible animals. “This year’s scheme is worth €28 million to the sector and offers straightforward, farmer-friendly actions aimed at improving...
by Neassa | Feb 19, 2025 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Suckler chair Jimmy Cosgrave has said ICSA stands firmly with the Pedigree Breeders Council of Ireland in its decision to pass a vote of no confidence in the board of the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF). “ICSA also lacks confidence in ICBF, as well as...
by Neassa | Aug 20, 2024 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Suckler chair Jimmy Cosgrave has said the suckler sector needs urgent investment if the decline in suckler numbers is to be halted. “In the last three years, we have seen a roughly 15% drop in suckler calf births, and all indications are that this trend...
by Neassa | May 8, 2024 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Suckler chair Jimmy Cosgrave has welcomed the announcement by Minister McConalogue today that in-person training will be provided as an option for SCEP participants. “This is something that ICSA looked for and I am pleased that the Minister has seen the merit in...
by Neassa | Apr 30, 2024 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Suckler chair Jimmy Cosgrave has hit out at the Department of Agriculture’s decision to offer only online training to participants of the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP). “This move is very concerning, especially considering the older age demographic...
