by Kevin | May 14, 2013 | Press Releases
14th May, 2013The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association says the preliminary estimates under the National Farm Survey show that the viability of cattle and sheep farms is very precarious. ICSA president Gabriel Gilmartin said, “It is clear that these farms are...
by Kevin | May 10, 2013 | Press Releases
10th May, 2013The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association is urging all farmers to submit their completed Single Farm Payment forms ahead of the deadline on Wednesday (15th May). ICSA president Gabriel Gilmartin said, “The Single Farm Payment is important every...
by Kevin | Apr 26, 2013 | Press Releases
26th April, 2013The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association has called on the Minister for Agriculture to allow farmers to hand in their Single Farm Payment applications to their local District Veterinary Offices, as the deadline for submitting the form looms....
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...