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EU deforestation law should use existing databases – ICMSA
Anne O'Donoghue
The ICMSA said the regulation made practical sense against the threat of South American beef imports, but it should be revisited to allow information from existing databases.
4 October 2024 News
Agriculture relief changes ‘will hinder farm succession’ - ICMSA
The ICMSA is raising concerns about the proposed changes announced by Minister for Finance Jack Chambers to agriculture and retirement relief under Budget 2025.
2 October 2024 News
ICMSA tackles The Irish Times on O’Neill article
Farm body pushes back on O'Neill's assertions that an 'unholy alliance' is protecting Irish agriculture.
Government ‘did not deliver’ measures against farm income volatility - ICMSA
The ICMSA has been responding to the announcements made in Budget 2025 and has welcomed the extension to a number of reliefs to 2027.
1 October 2024 News
Budget 2025 must deliver for farmers - ICMSA
It comes after association president Denis Drennan had a meeting with Taoiseach Simon Harris, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and other Government representatives.
16 September 2024 News
Government 'sold out' farmers in veterinary medicine bill - ICMSA
The bill was signed into law on Thursday 12 September which the ICMSA believe will increase costs for farmers but will not improve animal health.
16 September 2024 News
ICMSA calls on co-ops to set August's price no lower than 48c/l base
Strong butter and powdered milk prices make a sound case for increases to August's milk price, according to the ICMSA's dairy committee.
6 September 2024 News
Minister 'must deliver' on payment date commitments
The focus now needs to be on ensuring that all farmers are paid in the third week of the month, the ICMSA has said.
6 September 2024 Schemes
Summit needed to draft roadmap for farming - ICMSA
A long-term strategy for agriculture from farm to processor level, and across all the enterprises, is urgently needed, said ICMSA leader Denis Drennan.
4 September 2024 News
Budget is last chance for Government to show it backs farmers - ICMSA
The ICMSA is looking for a farm income volatility tool as a key element of its Budget 2025 proposals.
27 August 2024 News
Farmers urged to make most of sellers' market for cattle
ICMSA livestock chair Michael O’Connell said farmers should take advantage of the current situation and not rush into selling cattle.
25 August 2024 News
ICMSA demands farmer compensation from Chinese trade dispute
It comes after China’s ministry of commerce launched an anti-subsidy investigation into dairy products coming from the EU.
21 August 2024 News