Paul Daly

To highlight that the new stakeholder forum for suckler and beef farmers introduced by the Minister, must be equipped with powers to have a meaningful impact on the income of livestock farmers.::To highlight that the Minister also gave a commitment to the Taskforce to implement…

To welcome the new Sheep Welfare reference periods which are worth over €2m more for farmers in the scheme.::To acknowledge the new reference periods for the scheme provide established flocks with the higher of 2017, or the original 2014/2015 reference years, for payment…

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 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

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…

Briefing of the JOC Members on the concerns and aspirations of Veterinary Ireland in relation to Bill.

Highlight the benefits for veterinary services in Ireland associated with corporate ownership of veterinary practices.

To highlight that a stockpile of peat would be of no use for the mushroom industry as fresh excavate is required.::To highlight that imported peat for the mushroom sector will be required which, in effect will result in us importing product that is 80% water.::To highlight that…

To call on retailers to increase the supermarket price of pig meat so that pig farmers can recover their spiralling costs of production.::To highlight that pig farmers have been hit with an alarming increase in their costs of production over the past 12 months. In particular, a…

To encourage politicians to take steps to resolve the issue before it has a negative impact on the Irish horticultural sector.