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Prices for suckler bred stock must be re-set say ICSA

ICSA Suckler chair Jimmy Cosgrave has said suckler prices will have to be reset to take into account increased costs plus the fact that the average suckler only farmer makes around €9,000 per annum. “Suckler farmers have been hit hard with rising ...

02 Sept 2023 at 13:00

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Irish and UK beef prices pass each other in “deeply suspicious trajectory” – “Irish on the way down, UK on the way up

The Chairperson of ICMSA’s Livestock Committee, Des Morrison, has expressed his concerns regarding the “deeply suspicious trajectory” of Irish beef prices over the last eight weeks. Mr. Morrison said that Irish Beef price have fallen steadily ...

16 Jul 2023 at 10:00

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Minister needs to solve payment date delay for 2023

IFA Deputy President Brian Rushe has called on Minister McConalogue to revisit his plan to delay payments to farmers in 2023, instead of trying to move the debate onto the 2024 dates. “The Minister’s commitment to review the dates for 2024 ...

22 Jul 2023 at 10:00

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Government inaction is undermining the family farm

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association have called out Government policy that they maintain is a serious threat to the future of the family farm. Speaking on this National President Vincent Roddy outlined how Government inaction ...

24 Aug 2023 at 09:00

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Open call for proposals for Forestry Promotion Projects for 2023-2024

The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, has announced a public call for innovative projects which support and highlight the environmental, social and economic benefits of ...

23 Sept 2023 at 10:00

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ACRES Tranche 2 to open in mid-October - IFA

DAFM has confirmed to IFA that Tranche 2 of ACRES will open for applications in mid-October, with no change to the terms & conditions. IFA Rural Development Chair Michael Biggins said “Getting ACRES Tranche 2 re-opened for ...

21 Sept 2023 at 09:00

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Farmers urged to complete training ahead of new quad bike regulations

The safe use of quad bikes and other farm vehicles and machinery will be a key focus of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) at this year’s National Ploughing Championships. It comes as farming continues to be one of the ...

20 Sept 2023 at 16:00

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Dairy farmers feel betrayed by nitrates decision

IFA National Dairy Chair Stephen Arthur said dairy farm families feel betrayed by Minister McConologue and the Government following the decision on the Nitrates derogation. Stephen Arthur said, “I have spoken to many ...

16 Sept 2023 at 11:00

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No hiding place for Minister as income crisis deepens on sheep farms

IFA National Sheep Chair Kevin Comiskey said the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue must come forward with a strong package of direct supports for sheep farmers in the Budget. He said IFA have highlighted ...

07 Oct 2023 at 11:00

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IFA to hold online information meeting on Residential Zoned Land Tax

IFA will hold an online meeting next Wednesday, January 31st to update farmers affected by the Residential Zoned land Tax (RZLT). IFA Farm Business Chair Bill O'Keeffe said updated maps will be published on ...

26 Jan 2024 at 09:00

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Protect your family from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Flu and Winter viruses

IFA Farm Family and Social Affairs Chair, Teresa Roche urges people to help limit the spread of COVID-19, Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The HSE has said there has been a substantial ...

20 Jan 2024 at 13:00

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Farmers are the unsung heroes of climate action, new IFA President tells AGM

In his inauguration speech at the 69th AGM of the Irish Farmers Association supported by FBD, IFA President Francie Gorman said Irish farmers are the unsung heroes of climate action and biodiversity. ...

19 Jan 2024 at 11:00

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