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Longford farmers concerned over latest CAP cuts proposals

“ICSA understands that the Commissioner has outlined this to the presidents’ committee of the European Parliament this week, in advance of the publication of the Multi-Annual Financial Framework Seven year budget proposals in early May,” he added. ...

27 Apr 2018 at 19:00

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TEDx Longford set for Backstage Theatre

... founder of FEASTA and Sustainable Projects Ireland Davie Philips, businessman and competition advocate Seamus Maye, ICSA PRESIDENT PATRICK KENT, and local educator and environmentalist Anna Kavanagh. See TEDx Longford on Facebook for more details.

27 Jun 2018 at 17:00

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Longford's Backstage Theatre set for inspirational TEDx event

24 Jun 2018 at 10:00

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Backstage Theatre set for inspirational TEDx event

24 Jun 2018 at 11:00

Farming

Relief for Longford farm families as cap on contributions proposed for Fair Deal Scheme

ICSA PRESIDENT PATRICK KENT has welcomed comments by Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People Jim Daly TD indicating that a cap of three years contributions will apply to family farms in the Fair Deal Scheme. “Minister Daly has assured me this cap will apply to...

29 Sept 2017 at 15:09

Farming

ICSA angered at ‘sell out’ of beef farmers on Mercosur

“This amounts to a complete sell out of beef farmers across Europe with the likelihood that Irish farmers will feel the brunt,” he fumed. “It defies logic to agree to a quota that will have such a detrimental effect on a native industry that is ...

13 Oct 2017 at 16:00

Farming

Reversal on Stamp Duty issue

It means that family farm transactions will now be exempt from the 6% stamp duty rate announced in Budget 2018. “ICSA understands that the upper age limit of 67 for consanguinity relief will be abolished so that land can be transferred within ...

19 Oct 2017 at 12:36

Farming

ICSA says live animal valuers are under too much pressure

Speaking at the recently held National Ploughing Championships Mr Kent said that Live animal valuers were independent assessors who were either up to the job or they were not. They should not have to put up with officials sitting at a desk ...

12 Oct 2017 at 17:31

Farming

CAP must support low income sectors, contends ICSA chief

“The differential between the different farming systems is growing,” he added. “Comparing like with like, the average per hectare income from dairying at €1,530 is 4.75 times higher than sheep farming at €322 and 4.2 times higher than ...

05 Jun 2018 at 10:00

Business

Calls for new beef regulator in sector

ICSA’s calls for a beef regulator has been endorsed by Deputy Éamon Ó Cuiv (FF), spokesperson on Agriculture. The calls which were made at the organisation’s National Executive meeting last week and President Patrick Kent pointed out ...

20 Mar 2014 at 15:30

Farming

ICSA presidential election dates revealed

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association has announced that the election for the position of president will take place on Thursday, June 27, in Portlaoise at a meeting of the association’s National Executive. The elections ...

15 May 2019 at 12:47

Farming

Ireland must push for special measures on beef after Theresa May's Brexit deal defeat in Westminster

ICSA PRESIDENT PATRICK KENT has said that the defeat of Theresa May's Brexit deal in the House of Commons has raised the level of risk for the Irish beef sector to status orange. ALSO READ: Longford Weather Alert: Possible return of the 'Beast from the...

16 Jan 2019 at 00:33

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