Schemes
The ICMSA has claimed that the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) is 'widely perceived to be failing as a scheme'.
Agri-Business
Minister Heydon has been called on to arrange a meeting between Bord Bia and farm organisations over the Larry Murrin controversy.
Beef
ICMSA accuses senior government sources of trying to shift blame onto farming organisations as Bord Bia chair row continues.
The confirmation of an outbreak of bluetongue in Co. Wexford is "hugely worrying" news, the ICMSA has said.
A report for Minister Heydon from the Bord Bia board has said that there is "no legal or governance issue at play" over its chairperson.
Agri Politics
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has expressed "full confidence" in Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin.
Bord Bia is preparing a report for Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon following today's board meeting.
A decision by the European Parliament to refer the EU-Mercosur deal to the European Court of Justice has been welcomed by the ICMSA.
Environment
The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) has revealed proposed changes to the Eco-Scheme ‘Space for Nature’.
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.
Dairy
The ‘pillar’ banks have been urged to support farmers with fairer and more realistic interest rates and loan flexibilities in 2026.
Rural Life
A farm organisation has told two bodies to contact An Post over apparent issues relating to "delayed post".
As milk prices continue to fall, the ICMSA president is calling for an EU-wide voluntary milk supply reduction scheme.
Meat processors in Ireland are being urged to "stand united with farmers" and attend the upcoming anti-Mercosur trade deal protest.
The ICMSA has welcomed confirmation from the government that Ireland will vote against the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
The ICMSA has said a "big jump" in the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index "makes for a great start to 2026".
ICMSA president Denis Drennan has criticised the Irish government’s handling of the proposed EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
Several farm organisations have confirmed that they will be involved in a major protest this month against the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement.
Farmers should be aware of some key changes that are due to come in next year in relation to the flat-rate top-up and certain reliefs.
The trend of dropping milk prices has continued for yet another month, with every single co-op dropping prices by at least 2c/L.
DAFM has said it is possible for farms restricted with TB to avoid being caught out on the ranking and selection criteria under TAMS.
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) has expressed concern over the ranking and...
President of ICMSA, Denis Drennan said the Mercusor deal would have disastrous consequences for the Irish beef sector.
