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...
by Neassa | Apr 15, 2025 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Animal Health & Welfare chair John Barron has said that an increase in all compensation rates under the TB Eradication Programme must form part of any revised TB strategy. “Following the most recent TB Forum, where all stakeholders – including ICSA...
by Neassa | Apr 10, 2025 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said the latest Teagasc research confirming no difference in ammonia emissions between dribble bars and trailing shoes underlines the urgent need to reinstate grant aid for dribble bar equipment under TAMS. “This research completely...
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 24, 2025 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA President Sean McNamara has called on Minister Martin Heydon to stand up for farmers at today’s meeting of EU agriculture ministers in Brussels and fight for a properly funded CAP budget. “With everyone looking for a bigger slice of the EU budget, we cannot let...