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ICSA has described the current low prices being paid by factories for sheep as “totally unjustified and unacceptable”. ICSA national sheep chair, Paul Brady, sharply criticised the price cuts and said, “the prices I’m being quoted are frankly...

10 Jun 2013 at 12:03

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The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has pointed out that the preliminary estimates under the National Farm Survey indicate that the viability of cattle and sheep farms is “very precarious” at the moment. The organisation’s president,...

27 May 2013 at 11:57

Farming

Beyond belief EU's laid back approach to greatest economic catastrophe since 1929

ICSA president Edmond Phelan has welcomed the announcement of Aids to Private Storage for beef and lamb but says that the overall effort from the EU falls very short of what is required. Mr Phelan stated: “It is beyond belief that the EU continues to...

22 Apr 2020 at 21:07

Farming

Lismacaffrey farmer loses out in bid to become ICSA National President

...in his bid to become Irish Cattle & Sheep Farmers' Association National President. Cork's Dermot Kelleher has been elected ICSA National President following a postal ballot of the association’s National Executive members. In a close vote, Mr Kelleher...

18 Dec 2020 at 08:25

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Longford Leader Farming: 10% cut in herd is kite flying

...any proposals from government to provide financial support to assist active farming, there was no agreement on any of this. ICSA met the Minister last week and we have put forward proposals to support more sustainable, active farming which would involve...

02 Jan 2023 at 07:00

Farming

WATCH| Government told to f*ck off with Mercosur deal

...the Beef Plan movement. Farming figureheads from all corners of the sector were in attendance, such as the recently elected ICSA president, Edmond Phelan, who said the Mercosur deal had absolutely nothing to do with beef. Edmond Phelan, ICSA,...

11 Jul 2019 at 15:26

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Twin-track approach needed for organics sector

ICSA organics chairperson, Fergal Byrne, has said a twin-track approach is needed for the sector that would see more cattle and sheep farmers moving into organic farming, coupled with a determined effort to expand export markets for organic produce. “At...

15 May 2020 at 10:00

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Egyptian markets re-open to Longford farmers

...announcement last week that five Irish plants would commence exporting to Egypt once technical arrangements were satisfied. ICSA beef chairman Edmond Phelan said it was good news for the industry and pointed to the plan’s “good timing” because all...

17 Jan 2017 at 16:00

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Longford Leader Farming: BDGP Scheme must continue during CAP transition

The ICSA spokesperson said that they are calling for an immediate commitment on the issue from the Minister for Agriculture. “Suckler farmers badly need the funding allocated to the BDGP and it must continue uninterrupted. ICSA is calling for an...

20 Oct 2020 at 12:00

Farming

ICSA says live animal valuers are under too much pressure

...dairy cows. "Both the Department and the farmer are entitled to get a second opinion and that should suffice," he added. "ICSA has been approached by several valuers who feel under pressure to value an animal at less than its real value because of the...

12 Oct 2017 at 17:31

Farming

Longford farmers urged to take extra care as 'Beast from the East' takes hold

Mr McCabe said that the potential for danger and farm accidents increase in these kinds of conditions and farmers must be vigilant on their own families' behalves and particularly on behalf of elderly neighbours who may well become anxious as the ...

28 Feb 2018 at 19:00

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ICSA dismisses Hogan's safety proposals

ICSA president Patrick Kent has described comments made by EU Agriculture Commissioner, Phil Hogan on farm safety as “a step in the wrong direction”. The Commissioner expressed the possibility of including farm safety in cross compliance inspections...

23 Jan 2017 at 09:00

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