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 Sheep chair Willie Shaw has said processors are acting in bad faith by attempting to cut lamb prices at a time when supplies are clearly tight, as evidenced by the latest CSO figures. “The reported 22.6% drop in sheep slaughterings in the first quarter of 2025,...
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 | May 8, 2025 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Animal Health and Welfare chair John Barron has said that while the association welcomes the issuing of top-up Income Supplement payments to certain farmers affected by TB breakdowns, the unacceptable delays must never be repeated. “These payments are long...
by Neassa | May 8, 2025 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Suckler chair Jimmy Cosgrave has said the details of the next Beef Welfare Scheme, revealed by the Department in a meeting with stakeholders this morning, represent a welcome development. However, Mr Cosgrave said he is disappointed that the upper limit of...
