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Minister fails to back Tipperary sheep farmers in the Budget - Comiskey

IFA Sheep Chair Kevin Comiskey said sheep farmers are shocked at the failure of the Minister for Agriculture to provide any additional support for the sector in the Budget. He said sheep farming is one of the most vulnerable sectors in agriculture ...

04 Oct 2022 at 18:33

Farm & Fishing

All eligible Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme to receive approval

There is good news for farmers with the announcement that eligible applications under trance 1 of the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) will receive approval. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue ...

09 Sept 2023 at 12:33

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EU New Zealand free trade agreement another blow for sheep farmers

ICSA Sheep chair Sean McNamara has said the decision to allow an additional 38,000 tonnes of sheep meat into the EU from New Zealand is yet another blow to sheep farmers at a time when prices are falling rapidly. “This agreement can only be ...

14 Jul 2023 at 11:33

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Sheep farmers cannot survive on prices that have been consistently worse than last year

ICSA Sheep chair Sean McNamara has said sheep farmers cannot survive on prices that have been consistently worse than last year. “Sheep farmers were hammered in 2022 when lamb prices tumbled while our costs were rising sharply, and the ...

03 Aug 2023 at 13:33

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Opening of new €8/ewe scheme important for sheep farmers

IFA National Sheep Chair Adrian Gallagher said the opening of the €8/ewe National Sheep Welfare Scheme by the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue is an important step in ensuring the levels of targeted support for sheep ...

11 Apr 2024 at 09:33

West Donegal

Public urged to act quickly if sheep is lying on its back

It is imperative that you act quickly if you see a sheep on its back as without swift intervention it may die, the Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District has warned. Councillor Micheal McClafferty says that sheep can ...

15 Jan 2024 at 10:33

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Charlie McConalogue says protestors' focus was 'getting social media content'

Charlie McConalogue has criticised a group of independent protestors who turned up to a conference in Athlone on Thursday night. The Donegal TD, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, attended the AGM and annual ...

04 Feb 2024 at 13:33

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Charlie McConalogue says protestors' focus was 'getting social media content'

04 Feb 2024 at 13:33

Newsletter LongfordLive

Longford farming: Neighbour takes over top ICSA role

Sean McNamara, a sheep, suckler, and beef farmer, farming at Lismacaffrey, has taken over the reins as Irish Cattle & Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) President. Mr McNamara has vowed to stand up for fairness ...

11 Feb 2024 at 07:33

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No hiding place for Minister as income crisis deepens on sheep farms

IFA National Sheep Chair Kevin Comiskey said the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue must come forward with a strong package of direct supports for sheep farmers in the Budget. He said IFA have ...

07 Oct 2023 at 11:33

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Sheep farmers can now notify their farm-to-farm movements from their phone

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has launched phase 1 of a new digital application which allows sheep farmers to notify their farm-to-farm movements online. The safe ...

29 Sept 2023 at 09:33

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Sheep sector has strongest case for inclusion in new funding - IFA

IFA Sheep Chairman Kevin Comiskey said sheep farmers have the strongest case of all sectors for inclusion in the EU Commission support package for Irish farmers. The IFA Sheep Chairman was speaking ...

09 Aug 2023 at 14:33

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