by Neassa | Aug 22, 2023 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Suckler chair Jimmy Cosgrave has said suckler prices will have to be reset to take into account increased costs plus the fact that the average suckler only farmer makes around €9,000 per annum. “Suckler farmers have been hit hard with rising costs especially with...
by Neassa | Jul 26, 2023 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Dermot Kelleher has said the imbalance in farm incomes across the sectors must inform key Budget 2024 decisions in favour of low-income beef, sheep, and suckler farmers at a meeting today with Minister Charlie McConalogue in Dublin. “ICSA is seeking a...
by admin | Jan 26, 2022 | Latest News, Press Releases
Elections for the following positions in ICSA will take place on Friday 18 February 2022: ICSA Vice President for LeinsterICSA Beef Committee ChairICSA Suckler Committee ChairICSA National TreasurerICSA Honorary Secretary Nominations for these positions are now open...
by admin | Nov 12, 2021 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Suckler chair Ger O’Brien has slammed the decision to make membership of Bord Bia’s Sustainable Beef and Lamb Assurance Scheme (SBLAS) mandatory for those wishing to participate in the proposed new Suckler Carbon Efficiency Scheme. “ICSA is very clear that...
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...
