by Neassa | Nov 13, 2024 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Suckler chair Jimmy Cosgrave has strongly criticised the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) for excluding calf weight data collected by farmers under the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) from their genetic evaluations. “Farmers diligently weigh...
by Neassa | Aug 20, 2024 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Suckler chair Jimmy Cosgrave has said the suckler sector needs urgent investment if the decline in suckler numbers is to be halted. “In the last three years, we have seen a roughly 15% drop in suckler calf births, and all indications are that this trend...
by Neassa | Jul 24, 2023 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Dermot Kelleher has said that the national suckler herd cannot be sacrificed for climate objectives. “ICSA does not agree to the suckler herd being sold out as a measure to reduce total emissions. It is vital to the local economy of every county...
by admin | Oct 7, 2022 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA will host a special viewing of 67 in-calf heifers on the evening of Monday October 10 on the farm of Norman Connolly, Tuam Co Galway. Viewing will be followed by a discussion on the Future of Sucklers with ICSA president Dermot Kelleher and ICSA general secretary...
