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New body to tackle poor public perception of farming
Declan O’Brien
The proposed entity would be tasked with countering the negative portrayal of agriculture in relation to the environment, water quality, biodiversity loss and climate change.
27 March 2024 News
Positive beef outlook for 2024 - ICMSA
With factories attempting to 'talk down' the beef trade, the ICMSA are urging farmers to 'hold tough' in the prices being offered, as factory buyers face 'strong competition' from Northern buyers.
27 March 2024 News
Withdrawal of nature restoration law 'absolutely correct' - ICMSA
Concerns on the law justify taking the file off the agenda of a meeting of EU environment ministers this week.
ICMSA critical of 'pathetic' budget for Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme
The association's president argued that the funding allocated to dairy-beef is insufficient for the size of the sector.
27 March 2024 News
Vets and farmers struggling to secure vaccines
Restricted supplies of leptospirosis vaccines has been reported recently in many parts of the country, the ICMSA claimed.
24 March 2024 News
No plans for supports for farmers to buy fodder – Minister
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) said that a fodder support scheme needs to be introduced due to the prolonged poor weather.
24 March 2024 Schemes
ICMSA calls for fodder support scheme 2024
The ICMSA president also called for inspections to be “put aside” for now in recognition of the difficult weather farmers are dealing with.
22 March 2024 News
Exclusion from derogation over minor errors 'merciless' - ICMSA
Minister for Agriculture has adopted a policy of hammering farmers for minor offences and this needs to change, says ICMSA deputy president Eamon Carroll.
14 March 2024 News
Deer society opposed to hunting extension
The 2024/2025 male hunting season will also begin at the earlier date of 1 August this year.
13 March 2024 News
ICMSA seeks three-month extension to liming programme deadline
The ICMSA is looking for the deadline for spreading lime under the national liming programme to be pushed back to June.
12 March 2024 News
ICMSA questions Ornua PPI processing costs increase
Price based on updated member co-operatives’ processing costs at 9.4c/l, an increase from 7.5c/l in the previous month, Ornua says.
8 March 2024 News
Farmers urged to 'shop around' for best price for cattle
The ICMSA has accused beef processors of cutting farmer prices 'under the radar' and 'playing games' with farmers.
7 March 2024 News