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EU 'doesn't seem to understand scale' of fertiliser challenge

Fertiliser

6 days ago

EU 'doesn't seem to understand scale' of fertiliser challenge

A farm organisation has criticised the new Fertiliser Action Plan, claiming the EU "doesn't understand the scale" of the challenge.

ICMSA proposes definition of 'active farmer' for next CAP

Agri Politics

14 days ago

ICMSA proposes definition of 'active farmer' for next CAP

The ICMSA has proposed a definition of an active farmer which it believes should be prioritised in the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

ICMSA: Proposed new CAP a 'pale shadow' of past programmes

Agri Politics

1 month ago

ICMSA: Proposed new CAP a 'pale shadow' of past programmes

The Irish Creamery and Milk Supppliers Association (ICMSA) said the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is "collapsing under contradictions".

Heydon called on to back EU-wide milk supply reduction scheme

Dairy

1 month ago

Heydon called on to back EU-wide milk supply reduction scheme

Minister Martin Heydon has been called on to declare Ireland's support for an EU-wide milk supply reduction scheme.

Aurivo-Dale Farm partnership 'must deliver' for suppliers - Drennan

Dairy

2 months ago

Aurivo-Dale Farm partnership 'must deliver' for suppliers - Drennan

The president of the ICMSA has called for the strategic partnership between Aurivo and Dale Farm to 'deliver for farmer suppliers'

Rural Life

3 months ago

ICMSA presents cheques for John Feely scholarships to students

The ICMSA recently presented cheques to four farming students as part of its John Feely Scholarship programme.

ICMSA presents cheques for John Feely scholarships to students

Agri-Business

4 months ago

ICMSA calls for 'public register' of companies buying Brazilian beef

The ICMSA has called for a public register to be set up naming companies that buy beef from Brazil and other countries outside the EU.

ICMSA calls for 'public register' of companies buying Brazilian beef

Agri Politics

5 months ago

ICMSA welcomes confirmation Ireland to vote against Mercosur

The ICMSA has welcomed confirmation from the government that Ireland will vote against the EU-Mercosur trade deal.

ICMSA welcomes confirmation Ireland to vote against Mercosur

Agri Politics

6 months ago

CAP simplification process 'close to meaningless' - ICMSA

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) has slammed the current process to simplify the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

CAP simplification process 'close to meaningless' - ICMSA

Dairy

7 months ago

Only farmers to be affected by milk cost cuts at retailers - ICMSA

The ICMSA has said it is "extremely notable" that the only people who will see their margins affected by cuts to milk costs are farmers.

Only farmers to be affected by milk cost cuts at retailers - ICMSA

Agri Politics

8 months ago

ICMSA meets EU Commission officials on nitrates derogation

The ICMSA has met with officials from the European Commission to discuss the renewal of Ireland's nitrates derogation.

ICMSA meets EU Commission officials on nitrates derogation

Agri-Business

10 months ago

Delay in commission's report on generational renewal criticised

The delay in the release of the report from the Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming has...

Delay in commission's report on generational renewal criticised

Agri Politics

11 months ago

ICMSA: Proposed assessments put many dairy farms at risk

The ICMSA believes the future of many family dairy farms is at risk due to new prosposals to secure Ireland's nitrates derogation.

ICMSA: Proposed assessments put many dairy farms at risk

Agri Politics

1 year ago

ICMSA questions CSO 'deep dive' on agri emissions data

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) has queried why the CSO has launched a "deep dive" into agricultural emissions data.

ICMSA questions CSO 'deep dive' on agri emissions data

Rural Life

1 year ago

'Reality check' needed on rural power line maintenance - ICMSA

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) has said that it is "time for a reality check on the maintenance of rural power lines".

'Reality check' needed on rural power line maintenance - ICMSA

Agri Politics

1 year ago

ICMSA: Slurry storage grant can be a success if issues addressed

The ICMSA has welcomed the a new 60% grant aid for nutrient storage investments under the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3).

ICMSA: Slurry storage grant can be a success if issues addressed

Agri Politics

1 year ago

ICMSA urges commissioner to ban below-cost selling of food

The ICMSA president Denis Drennan has urged the EU Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen to ban below-cost selling of food.

ICMSA urges commissioner to ban below-cost selling of food

Rural Life

1 year ago

Storm Éowyn: ICMSA urges farmers to 'minimise personal risks'

The ICMSA is urging “community-minded farmers” to take care and minimise personal risks during Storm Éowyn.

Storm Éowyn: ICMSA urges farmers to 'minimise personal risks'

Agri Politics

1 year ago

Watch: ICMSA president calls for 'science based' solutions to TB

The ICMSA president Denis Drennan has called for "science based solutions" to the issue of bovine tuberculosis (TB).

Watch: ICMSA president calls for 'science based' solutions to TB

Dairy

1 year ago

Denis Drennan joins European Milk Board Executive Committee

The Danish dairy farmer Kjartan Poulsen will remain at the helm of the European Milk Board (EMB) as its president.

Denis Drennan joins European Milk Board Executive Committee

Agri Politics

2 years ago

ICMSA sets agenda of 'for farmers, by farmers' for AGM

The upcoming AGM by the ICMSA aims to have a 'for farmers, by farmers' agenda, with political and non-farming input to be kept to a minimum

ICMSA sets agenda of 'for farmers, by farmers' for AGM

Agri Politics

2 years ago

ICMSA calls for income volatility tax measure for farmers

The ICMSA has called on the new government to introduce an income tax measure "to address excessive swings in farm income".

ICMSA calls for income volatility tax measure for farmers

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Delay of agricultural relief changes welcomed by ICMSA

The ICMSA has welcomed the announcement by the Taoiseach that the incoming changes to the agricultural relief will be "put on hold".

Delay of agricultural relief changes welcomed by ICMSA

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