by Kevin | Nov 11, 2013 | Press Releases
11th November, 2013Reacting to the news that livestock exporter TLT International has gone into receivership, ICSA president Gabriel Gilmartin said that it reflects the risk-averse nature of the banking system at present. “The live export trade is vital to the cattle...
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 | 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,...
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 | Mar 9, 2013 | Press Releases
9th March, 2013The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association says getting the balance right on CAP reform will not be an easy task, and stakeholders must face the reality which has been missing from the debate on CAP over recent years. Speaking at the National...
