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Despite some positives in negotiations, 24% CAP cut still on the table - ICSA

Direct payments are a vital part of farm income, and farmers need clarity on what the proposed changes will mean for them, ICSA rural development chair Edmond Phelan said.

NEWS 28 October 2026

Despite some positives in negotiations, 24% CAP cut still on the table - ICSA

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ICSA warns 24% CAP budget cut will devastate Irish beef and sheep farmers

ICSA warns 24% CAP budget cut will devastate Irish beef and sheep farmers

NEWS 13 October 2026

Farm viability under threat without agriculture budget boost, ICSA warns

Farm viability under threat without agriculture budget boost, ICSA warns

NEWS 7 October 2026

Food security at risk if budget fails to support farmers, ICSA warns

Food security at risk if budget fails to support farmers, ICSA warns

Food security at risk if budget fails to support farmers, ICSA warns

NEWS 5 October 2026

Budget 2027: the key asks from farm organisations

Budget 2027: the key asks from farm organisations

Budget 2027: the key asks from farm organisations

NEWS 30 September 2026

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‘Very real danger rising costs are becoming unsustainable’ - ICSA

‘Very real danger rising costs are becoming unsustainable’ - ICSA

Farmers cannot simply use less fuel because prices have gone up – ICSA rural development chair Edmond Phelan has said.

NEWS 28 September 2026

Sean McNamara resigns as ICSA president

Sean McNamara resigns as ICSA president

The Westmeath sheep and suckler farmer has led the ICSA since February 2024. His current term was due to end in December.

NEWS 26 September 2026

Slurry deadline: ‘criminal’ to expect farmers to spread slurry on needed grass

Slurry deadline: ‘criminal’ to expect farmers to spread slurry on needed grass

Common sense is needed when it comes to slurry management, so that farmers can make the best use of available nutrients, protect fodder supplies and avoid unnecessary costs, the ICSA said.

NEWS 25 September 2026

ICMSA slams Commissioner, saying red tape is 'killing the advisory services'

ICMSA slams Commissioner, saying red tape is 'killing the advisory services'

Farm organisations were speaking to the Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen on day three of the National Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 18 September 2026

No immediate threat to live export trade - ICSA

No immediate threat to live export trade - ICSA

The ICSA president is working on having another live-export ferry in operation by the year end.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Fodder and hay being exported is ‘criminal’

Fodder and hay being exported is ‘criminal’

The ICMSA president led criticism of the lack of intervention to help farmers cope with fodder shortages on drought-affected farms.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

Both the INHFA and ICSA have warned that the 'bioeconomy' proposals would devastate the west if given the green light.

NEWS 3 September 2026

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