Micheál Martin

Young farmer voice is heard in developing Ireland's sustainability and climate transition

To highlight how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected Irish agriculture due to the disruption to trade and supply chains and caused a sharp rise in energy and fertiliser prices. Irish agriculture has been greatly affected due to its heavy reliance on green diesel…

To seek rates of up to €600/ha for beans, peas and lupins, 50% for combi crops to encourage farmers to grow protein crops.

To propose that a new Over-Wintering Support Scheme should be introduced, spanning fodder and bedding, with applications open to all farmers. Increased allocations should be afforded to farmers in uplands and Natura 2000 sites.

To emphasise that suckler cow supports must be increased to a minimum of €300/cow to ensure economic viability, long term sustainability and generation renewal within the sector.::To emphasise that there must be a Dairy Calf Welfare Scheme that provides meaningful incentives for…

To highlight that Livestock farmers who utilise straw for the bedding of cattle and sheep are providing optimum animal welfare conditions over the winter months at extremely high cost.::To propose that the level of supports provided to tillage farmers in the Straw Incorporation…

To highlight the urgent need to strengthen and target direct support to stabilise the sheep sector and rebuild the national flock.::To propose that there is no linear cut to the Sheep Welfare Scheme payments. ::To propose that targeted payments for sheep farmers must be…

To highlight that Irish farmers continue to lead the way in maintaining high standards of animal health and welfare, delivering benefits to the wider agri-food sector. However, the costs of these efforts should be shared more fairly among all who benefit.::TB: The arbitrary…

To emphasise that the entire fallen animal disposal system requires review in order to deliver the most efficient system that guarantees collection of fallen animals to all farmers in the country at competitive rates provided.::To propose that the Department of Agriculture,…

To accept an invitation from the Taoiseach to attend the National Day of Commemoration.

To accept an invitation from the Taoiseach to attend the NED 26 event.::To take part in discussions about building resilient public finances.::To take part in in discussions about maximising the impact of public spending.::To take park in discussions regarding decarbonisation,…

To request a meeting with An Taoiseach to discuss the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the Multi Financial Framework (MFF) and to address key IFA priorities.::To introduce the COPA President Massimiliano Giansanti to An Taoiseach, and to engage on the Multi-Financial…

IFA Propose::• Introduction of a reduced or rebated standing charge for energy-intensive horticulture::• Exploration of a more usage-based or flexible charging model, reducing reliance on fixed costs.

IFA Propose::• Funding of the Organic Farm Scheme should be increased to incentivise and further develop the area of land under organic production.::• Farm practice incentives should be reopened for OFS such as The National Liming Programme and Multi-Species Sward Measure for…

For the Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Hare Coursing) Bill 2020 to pass