Martin Heydon

To discuss the INHFA key policy priorities necessary to sustain the future of the farming community.

Influence government so changes to TB eradication are equitable and do not impose excessive burdens on struggling farmers.

To highlight that the area devoted to tillage declined by 16% between 2012 and 2020. The area devoted to cereal production has declined consecutively since 2012 with the exception of 2022 when an increase was recorded. However, a 7% decrease in the cereal area was subsequently…

To highlight that poultry is now heading towards 50% of all meat consumed in Ireland, driven by its quality, affordability, nutritional value, and low environmental impact. It represents a cornerstone of food security and rural employment.::To welcome the opportunity to meet…

To propose the progression of both a centralised horse registration database and a licensed horse slaughter facility, as outlined in the recent Wall Report on Equine Welfare and Management.::To highlight that the Report advocates for the establishment of a dedicated slaughter…

To meet with the Tánaiste, Simon Harris and the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine Martin Heydon to discuss farming priorities for the medium and long-term.::To discuss key issues that confront farmers at the moment.::To highlight the importance of the Nitrates…

To provide information regarding ICOS position

To share insight on the Bank’s approach to supporting farmers.

To acknowledge the welcome decision to grant a derogation in 2024 for the plant protection product Diquat (Reglone), which was crucial for the potato sector and played a key role in the harvest last year. The timely granting of last year's derogation ensured that all potatoes…

To highlight that the threat of a Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) incursion onto the island of Ireland has escalated as the virus continues to circulate in the United Kingdom and across Europe.::That if BTV-3 arrives in this country it will have very serious consequences for…

To inform Government of the importance of Nitrates Derogation

To highlight the urgent need to grant emergency authorisation for the use of the herbicide Clovermax to control weeds.::That due to its ability to fix Nitrogen the inclusion of red clover in grassland reseeds reduces the demand for chemical fertilisers. Red clover swards can…

To highlight that the live export trade for lambs adds vital competition to the trade for farmers and is particularly active in advance of the major Muslim festivals. Based on Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) published figures, last year over 47,000 lambs…

To raise concern with regard to the limited budget, scope and application window of the ‘Long Established Young Farmer Scheme' (Forgotten Farmer scheme) launched last week.::To highlight that the scheme designed will again exclude many young farmers from receiving necessary…

To maintain status of poultry broiler farmers/growers in the FRA.::To propose that::- The EU Council Directive 2006/112/EC facilitates Member States who wish to operate a scheme for farmers to remain unregistered for VAT::- Ireland along with many other EU countries has operated…