Matt Carthy

To seek a meeting with Sinn Fein for IFA Countryside to discuss the contents of the Bill, before discussing the bill with Sinn Fein Northern Ireland

To highlight that there are no savings in the forestry budget. The underspend is a direct result of this Government's failure to meet planting targets because of the forest licensing crisis and the lack of supports for farmers whose ash plantations have been devastated by Ash…

To highlight that the option for the sheep factories to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) must be provided to farmers who prefer to be paid this way.::To highlight that IFA has met Meat Industry Ireland on this issue and set out farmers' demands to have this facility provided,…

To highlight that poultry growers are caught in a classic cost-price squeeze which must be addressed urgently.::To highlight that European Commission data shows that the price of chicken has remained stagnant since 2017, while farm costs such as labour, electricity, water,…

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

To highlight the rate at which input costs are rising::To highlight that fertiliser costs have increased by over 200% in the last six months. Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN) prices have increased by 228% since last year, with urea now quoted at €900/t

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.

Increases to the Just Transition Fund – allowing for the use of Micro-loan scheme to incentivise investment on farm for energy generation and conversion of business.::Significant changes to Retrofit Scheme – Ringfenced rural investment ▪ Reduce barriers to grant – income band…

To develop a National Rural Network for Ireland

To expand Stamp Duty Relief to include all land transfers in registered Succession Farm Partnerships up to the age of 40.::Extend the maximum age to avail of Stamp Duty relief on the purchase of land to all young trained farmers up to the age of 40.::Extend the tax relief on the…