Micheál Martin

To set out that the Agricultural Sector faces unprecedented policy decisions including::• The agreement of our CAP National Strategic Plan including the final decision on the level on national exchequer funding to co-finance the Pillar II programme as part of the next CAP…

That the Government would engage with the sector to develop a workable, 5/10-year farm-level strategy that works for farmers::- Farmers support climate action, but they cannot do more environmental actions with less money and without policies that help them to do that.::- The…

To express grave concerns in relation to the proposed new method of carbon accounting being considered by the Government in the current carbon budgeting process.::That IFA was to the forefront in ensuring an amendment was made to the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development…

To seek a meeting with an Taoiseach to discuss and identify a path forward to repair the deep frustration felt by farmers with forestry at the Governments' handling of the forest licences crisis.::To acknowledge the work that is ongoing under the Project Woodland initiative, and…

To highlight to the Government that negotiation with farmers on their future has to take place.::To highlight that farm families are genuinely concerned about their future. There is deep frustration that every policy of Government, including their proposed National Strategic…

Address issue of felling licencing system.

Lawful regulation of the irish hemp industry::To prevent the Minister for Agriculture from removing two thirds of farm incomes from Irish hemp farming families and Irish owned SME's in the hemp sector::To address the unlawful operation of the Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme by…

Ensuring that the phase-out of fur farming in Ireland is fair and reasonable for the farms involved

To invite an Taoiseach Micheal Martin to address the 2022 IFA Annual General Meeting

That the Minister immediately outlines details of his proposed Eco-schemes for Irish farmers and let them know what is going to be asked of them in the next CAP.::To seek that the impact of Eco-Schemes on farmers' basis payment is minimised.::To seek that Member States with a…

That the Minister for Agriculture robustly defends the EU Council position on 75% internal convergence.::• In the context of the potential additional flattening effect of eco-schemes, it is vital that the Minister for Agriculture ensures that the European Council position of…

The continued provision of tax supports for farmers e.g. stamp duty, stock relief::The reconvening of a physical social dialogue when possible::Fair pricing for farmers at factory gates

To have ICSA position understood

To outline ICSA position on CAP strategy

That the Government must confirm its commitment to maximise national co-financing of CAP Pillar 2 schemes::• In 2020, the national exchequer contributed over €280m in funding to co-finance Pillar 2 CAP schemes. These included Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC), Green Low-Carbon…