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Some forgotten farmers excluded from overly ‘narrow’ scheme – ICMSA

There are some farmers who will be caught out by the new forgotten farmer scheme's tight terms and conditions, the ICMSA has said.

NEWS 24 July 2025

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ICMSA backs EU milk contract proposals

ICMSA backs EU milk contract proposals

NEWS 16 July 2025

Minister must share upcoming nitrates proposals with farmers - ICMSA

Minister must share upcoming nitrates proposals with farmers - ICMSA

NEWS 16 July 2025

No reason for co-ops to cut June milk prices – ICMSA

No reason for co-ops to cut June milk prices – ICMSA

No reason for co-ops to cut June milk prices – ICMSA

NEWS 11 July 2025

ICMSA calls for support for active farmers

ICMSA calls for support for active farmers

ICMSA calls for support for active farmers

NEWS 9 July 2025

Farmers hold ‘all the cards’ against beef processors – ICMSA

Farmers hold ‘all the cards’ against beef processors – ICMSA

It comes after many processors have been forced to halt price pulling due to dwindling numbers, according to the association.

NEWS 24 May 2025

New assessment could be ‘the straw that breaks the back of Irish dairy’ – ICMSA

New assessment could be ‘the straw that breaks the back of Irish dairy’ – ICMSA

It follows on from the Department of Agriculture's plans for an appropriate assessment (AA) under the Habitats Directive for the purpose of securing a nitrates derogation post 2025.

NEWS 24 May 2025

Increasing college fees contradicts programme for government - ICMSA

Increasing college fees contradicts programme for government - ICMSA

It follows on from the recent confirmation by Minister James Lawless that there will be no €1,000 reduction in student contribution fees in the upcoming Budget.

NEWS 24 May 2025

Meat names on vegetarian foods is ‘camouflage’ and ‘cynical’ - ICMSA

Meat names on vegetarian foods is ‘camouflage’ and ‘cynical’ - ICMSA

The ICMSA said the impetus for the banning of these meat-related terms was coming from the European Parliament.

NEWS 24 May 2025

Pat McCormack moves seats at Ornua board

Pat McCormack moves seats at Ornua board

The Ornua rules dictate that neither the CEO or chair of a co-op can be on the board of Ornua, which gave Pat McCormack the opportunity to remain on as a board member.

DEALER 24 May 2025

Department TB proposals ‘cannot just be about farmers’ – ICMSA

Department TB proposals ‘cannot just be about farmers’ – ICMSA

The ICMSA is seeking a clarification on whether the new proposals will include measures for other players in the livestock industry, including vets, the Department and other State agencies.

NEWS 24 May 2025

Opinion: is the single budget plan legacy building?

Opinion: is the single budget plan legacy building?

Ursula von der Leyen is digging in on the single budget, despite almost everybody close to farming opposing such a blatant dilution of the CAP.

OPINION 24 May 2025

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