Martin Heydon

To ensure that Irish farmers do not face a fodder shortage::To prevent longer term consequences for farmers, especially young farmers

To highlight that the horticulture sector is under immense pressure from labour shortages; Covid-19 disruptions; peat shortages; the sustainability agenda; the lack of pricing power; and sharply increasing input costs.::It is recommended that a number of policy options need to…

To highlight that in the wake of the war in Ukraine, Kildare West Wicklow IFA decided to organise the sale to raise much-needed funds for the Irish Red Cross Ukraine Appeal. Leinster Marts came onboard to run the sale, with Kilcullen hosting their first calf sale in 20…

That all stakeholders would respond to the current financial crisis in the Pig industry.::To highlight that the latest drop in pig price of 4c/kg, and the rise in feed cost by €35/tonne, means every pig produced on Irish farms is losing over €35.00. A farmer with 500 sows is…

To influence change in policies for Farm & Forestry Contractors in Agricultural Policy

To make awareness of the impact of the fuel price increases and availability on Farm & Forestry Contractors in Agricultural Policy

To influence change in policies for Farm & Forestry Contractors in Agricultural Policy

Ensure the Department was aware of the likely impacts and could advise DETE and DFA on Feed Implications and to discuss possible solutions

The intended result was to inform an Tainaiste on the main priorities INHFA would like to see implemented as part of the Programme for Government.

To highlight the content of IFA's submission to the CAP Strategic Planning Consultation Process.::To acknowledge the move by the EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski to carry out ‘a comprehensive impact assessment' of the CAP Strategic Plans.::That the Commission…

To welcome the additional funding commitment in the Budget for the TB Eradication Programme, and in particular the €6m for the Wildlife Control Programme.::That this additional funding must be utilised immediately to put boots on the ground to deal with the TB problems caused by…

To highlight that the new CAP funding and strategic plans are a sell-out of suckler and beef farmers by the Minister for Agriculture.::To highlight that the design of the strategic plans and the funding levels allocated to Pillar II targeted schemes compound the impact of…

To highlight that the combined effect of eco schemes, internal convergence and complementary income support for sustainability (CRISS) will devastate the income of a significant cohort of farmers.::Pillar 1 Changes That the proposed new €1.5bn Agri Environment Scheme within…

To highlight the concerns that have been raised from farm families with regards to the tone of some correspondence from the Department, in some instances for minor non-compliance issues. The language in the letters is being perceived by farmers as threatening and causing…

Ensure space for nature and biodiversity in Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan; amend CAP Strategic Plan with key sustainability measures