by Kevin | Sep 20, 2013 | Press Releases
20th September, 2013The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association has said that good weaning standards adopted under the now-defunct Suckler Welfare Scheme must not be allowed to slide, despite the abolition of financial supports. ICSA suckler committee chair Dermot...
by Kevin | Mar 20, 2013 | Press Releases
20th March, 2013Reacting to the outcome of CAP talks in Brussels, Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association president Gabriel Gilmartin said, “All options, including gradual convergence and front loading are still on the table.” “This means that there is still...
by Kevin | Feb 14, 2013 | Press Releases
14th February, 2013Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association president Gabriel Gilmartin has welcomed European Commission proposals to implement a three-month programme of random DNA testing on meat products, but says the arrangement should be made permanent...
by Kevin | Feb 11, 2013 | Press Releases
11th February, 2013Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association president Gabriel Gilmartin today said that the European Commission may be required to propose regulations to deal with the evolving horsemeat scandal. “It is now apparent that despite all the EU...
