IFA is urging the governmet not to sideline CAP talks
The IFA is insisting that the CAP Budget remains an important issue for the Irish Government despite the ongoing Brexit negotiations. CAP payments are vital to lower income farmers and the proposed EU Budget outlined…
IFA calls for task force to help gardai tackle rural crime
Calls have been made for a dedicated Rural Crime Task Force to be established. IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy earlier today addressed the Joint Oireachtas committee on Justice and Equality. With several serious incidents having…
Farmers protest in Ballyhaunis over inadequate beef prices
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers have protested against falling beef prices in Ballyhaunis this morning. The protest was organised to highlight the inadequate price that factories are currently offering for beef. President…
Creed says budget supports will mitigate Brexit risks
The Minister for Agriculture says he believes the supports announced in the Budget to mitigate the risk posed by Brexit will help. Minister Michael Creed says the total package is worth nearly €80m with €20m…
ICMSA: Budget shows government’s lack of understanding of challenges in agriculture
The Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association says that this week’s budget proves the government has no understanding of the challenges facing the agricultural sector especially in light of Brexit… President of the organisation Pat…
Budget: IFAC says more could have been done for farmers
IFAC says the budget could have been better for the farming community considering the year that’s been in it. The accountancy and financial advisors based in Sligo say there are welcome measure and, while everyone…
Detail awaited for new Suckler Cow Payment Scheme
The Minister for finance, Paschal Donohoe has approved a new 20 million Euro Suckler Support fund in today’s budget. Farmers will receive a payment of 40 Euro per Suckler Cow provided they provide weight information…