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ICMSA urges calf exporters to re-engage calf boat
Declan O’Brien
ICMSA president Denis Drennan said it was a pity that the major calf exporters did not commit to utilising the custom-built livestock carrier the MV Alondra.
11 February 2025 News
Payment penalties for farm health and safety breaches 'unfair' - ICMSA
Farmers could be penalised twice for farm safety or employment breaches, the ICMSA said.
7 February 2025 News
ICMSA wants ‘real action’ from deer management strategy manager
The call was made by the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association on the back of the awarding of the tender for deer management strategy programme manager to Farm Relief Services.
ICMSA makes case for including diesel generators in TAMS
The ICMSA's farm business chair Pat O’Brien has also called on Revenue to allow farmers to claim VAT back on generators.
6 February 2025 News
INHFA seeks €350/week retirement scheme
The INHFA said any potential retirement scheme needs a payment rate amounting to €18,200 annually.
5 February 2025 News
BVD programme ‘seemingly never-ending’ - ICMSA
ICMSA dairy committee chair Noel Murphy said that it is time for the Minister to publicly tell farmers where Ireland is going in relation to BVD.
30 January 2025 News
Farmers count the cost of storm damage
As thousands of farmers and homeowners enter a seventh day without power or water, the Government, ESB and Uisce Éireann have been accused of "snoring at the wheel".
29 January 2025 News
SCEP scheme overtaken by high beef prices - ICMSA
The association is calling for a review into the scheme and that farmers removed for not having been part of Sustainable Beef and Lamb Assurance Scheme (SBLAS) should be allowed to rejoin.
29 January 2025 News
ICMSA calls for inspections to be suspended in wake of storm Éowyn
ICMSA deputy president Eamonn Carroll said the last thing farmers need is an inspection by the Department of Agriculture or local authorities.
27 January 2025 News
ICMSA ‘hugely encouraged’ by Hansen but proof will be in pudding
ICMSA president Denis Drennan welcomed positive comments from the Commissioner on farm incomes, but said this must be reflected in policy.
23 January 2025 News
ICMSA urges farmers to ‘hunker down’ and wait out storm Éowyn
The ICMSA president appealed to farmers to look after themselves, their families and stock and to wait until the storm is over before turning their attention to property or buildings.
23 January 2025 News
ICMSA calls for appeals system on drainage
The INHFA has lodged an official objection to the proposed GAEC 2 standard.
22 January 2025 News