by Neassa | Aug 15, 2025 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Beef chair John Cleary has said meat processors must increase the Quality Assurance (QA) bonus from its current 20c/kg if confidence in the system is to be restored. “Factories have spent much of this year paying flat prices, where it has made little or no...
by Neassa | Apr 15, 2025 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Beef chair John Cleary has said that the reintroduction of grid-based beef pricing by processors is a clear attempt to manipulate prices under the cover of a short working week. “Between this week, next week, and the May Bank Holiday, they are clearly trying to...
by Neassa | Apr 8, 2025 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Beef chair John Cleary has said it is shocking and deeply concerning that Ireland was not represented at a key meeting last week of ten EU countries who have voiced serious reservations about the Mercosur Trade Deal. “This was a critical opportunity to stand with...
by Neassa | Mar 18, 2025 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Beef chair John Cleary has said that while beef prices have improved, they must continue to rise to reflect the soaring costs of production. “After years of struggle, cattle prices are finally reaching a point where farmers can see a reasonable return on their...
by Neassa | Oct 31, 2024 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA will stage a rally next Tuesday to protest the impending Mercosur Trade Deal and highlight the severe threat it poses to Irish agriculture and rural communities. ICSA president Sean McNamara said he is calling on all farmers, agribusinesses, and rural communities...
