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Next CAP should deliver 'less on the spot inspections' - ICMSA

Schemes

about 3 hours ago

Next CAP should deliver 'less on the spot inspections' - ICMSA

The CAP post 2027 should simplify the "conditionality" process that farmers must comply with to get EU support, according to the ICMSA.

ICMSA: Latest figures show need to fix farm income 'roller-coaster'

Dairy

3 days ago

ICMSA: Latest figures show need to fix farm income 'roller-coaster'

The ICMSA has said that the latest figures from Teagasc show there is need to address the "roller-coaster" of farm incomes.

Govt urged to lift dairy farm work permits quota

Agri-Business

4 days ago

Govt urged to lift dairy farm work permits quota

The government is being urged to lift the quota of general employment permits for dairy farm assistant roles.

EU called on to activate voluntary milk volume reduction scheme

Dairy

4 days ago

EU called on to activate voluntary milk volume reduction scheme

The European Milk Board (EMB) has written to the EU Commission, regarding the activation of the Voluntary Volume Reduction Scheme.

Watch: Heydon defends livestock payment cuts amid high uptake

Schemes

5 days ago

Watch: Heydon defends livestock payment cuts amid high uptake

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has defended the recent cuts to livestock scheme payment rates.

Agri-Business

6 days ago

Suspected bluetongue case 'hugely concerning'

The suspected case of bluetongue in Northern Ireland is "surprising and obviously hugely concerning".

Suspected bluetongue case 'hugely concerning'

Dairy

8 days ago

Watch: Minister coy on conditions for proposed derogation

Minister Martin Heydon kept his cards close to his chest on the conditions for a proposed new nitrates derogation at the AGM of the ICMSA.

Watch: Minister coy on conditions for proposed derogation

Dairy

8 days ago

Watch: Taoiseach on Ireland's potential new derogation

The Taoiseach has indicated that the nitrates derogation will allow farmers in derogation to farm at current stocking rates from January 1.

Watch: Taoiseach on Ireland's potential new derogation

Dairy

8 days ago

Taoiseach told to 'stand up to' NGOs and 'serial objectors'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has been told to "stand up to" environmental NGOs and serial objectors to agricultural developments.

Taoiseach told to 'stand up to' NGOs and 'serial objectors'

Dairy

9 days ago

Concern at lack of clarity on conditions for further nitrates derogation

There is rising concern about the lack of detail regarding terms and conditions that may be applied...

Concern at lack of clarity on conditions for further nitrates derogation

Agri Politics

12 days ago

Taoiseach to talk nitrates and farm incomes at ICMSA AGM

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is set to appear at the AGM of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) this week.

Taoiseach to talk nitrates and farm incomes at ICMSA AGM

Rural Life

12 days ago

Stable income missing in generational renewal report - ICMSA

The ICMSA has said the generational renewal report contains nothing that will ensure a stable income for those considering a farming career.

Stable income missing in generational renewal report - ICMSA

Beef

16 days ago

ICMSA calls for 'all guns blazing' response to beef price cuts

The ICMSA has hit out at beef processors for what the organisation claimed was "obviously transparent" attempts to control trade.

ICMSA calls for 'all guns blazing' response to beef price cuts

Agri Politics

22 days 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

Agri-Business

23 days ago

'Horrendous' milk price cuts cause significant 'income hit' for farmers

Cuts to milk prices have been described as "horrendous" by a farm organisation.

'Horrendous' milk price cuts cause significant 'income hit' for farmers

Dairy

24 days ago

Watch: Heydon 'monitoring' bovine TB valuation ceilings

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said he is "monitoring" the current valuation ceilings under the bovine TB programme.

Watch: Heydon 'monitoring' bovine TB valuation ceilings

Agri Politics

24 days ago

ICMSA reiterates call for TAMS replacement roof grant

The ICMSA has repeated its call for grant aid to replace roofs on farm buildings under the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS).

ICMSA reiterates call for TAMS replacement roof grant

Dairy

29 days ago

ICMSA tells Roswall dairy farmers 'most supervised in the state'

The ICMSA has told the EU Commissioner for Environment that Irish derogation farmers are "the most inspected and supervised in the state".

ICMSA tells Roswall dairy farmers 'most supervised in the state'

Rural Life

about 1 month ago

Photo competition looking for entries that capture 'natural beauty' of Irish hedgerows

Anyone with an eye for a photo is being encouraged to enter this year's hedgerow photography...

Photo competition looking for entries that capture 'natural beauty' of Irish hedgerows

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Dairy

about 2 months ago

'Alarming differences' in milk prices being paid by co-ops

There are "alarming differences" in milk prices being paid by co-ops for September supplies, the...

'Alarming differences' in milk prices being paid by co-ops

Agri-Business

about 2 months ago

Commission urged to 'substantially' increase CAP budget

A farm organisation has urged for the budget allocation to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to...

Commission urged to 'substantially' increase CAP budget

Dairy

about 2 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

Beef

about 2 months ago

Inadequate TB valuation limits 'make restocking impossible'

The current ceilings on valuations of cattle lost to TB are "inadequate" and are "making restocking impossible", the ICMSA has said.

Inadequate TB valuation limits 'make restocking impossible'

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