Joe Flaherty

To highlight that the preliminary estimate from CSO showing an increase of 18% in farm income could be a very different picture in 12 months' time.

The prioritization of generational renewal in the CAP strategic document::Funds for the forgotten farmers::Increased financial support for young farmers in the final cap strategic document

The minimum allocation of 4% of direct payments ringfenced for young farmers.::Inclusion of specific measures to not stunt growth of young farmers in the industry

That €5m is provided to assist farmers with the establishment and ongoing running costs of POs. The rules need to be much less bureaucratic and designed in a more farmer-friendly manner. The DAFM initiative establishing new POs within horticulture, to include the potato and…

The Government should establish a national Poultry Compensation Scheme to provide financial assistance to growers in the event of total flock loss. It is imperative that the Government fully engages with and consults the IFA Poultry committee on the development of this…

That the income disregard is increased from the current level of 30% to 50%. In the means test for Farm Assist, the depreciation rate for farm equipment and machinery should be increased to a standard rate of 10% to more accurately reflect the useful life of these…

To set out ICMSA's position on the proposed changes to the Nitrates Regulations.

Briefing of the JOC Members on the concerns and aspirations of Veterinary Ireland in relation to Bill.

Highlight the benefits for veterinary services in Ireland associated with corporate ownership of veterinary practices.

To highlight that a stockpile of peat would be of no use for the mushroom industry as fresh excavate is required.::To highlight that imported peat for the mushroom sector will be required which, in effect will result in us importing product that is 80% water.::To highlight that…

To call on retailers to increase the supermarket price of pig meat so that pig farmers can recover their spiralling costs of production.::To highlight that pig farmers have been hit with an alarming increase in their costs of production over the past 12 months. In particular, a…

To encourage politicians to take steps to resolve the issue before it has a negative impact on the Irish horticultural sector.

Speed up Forestry Licence issues and inform Public Representatives of issues

That the Minister of Agriculture increases the budget to meet the demand, ensuring all farmers who wish to participate in REAP are given the opportunity to do so.

That the Government reform the forestry licensing system and create a regulatory framework that supports planting and management at farm level.::That the system must guarantee that a farmer has to wait no longer than 4 months for a decision on forestry licence as set out in the…