Thomas Byrne

Raise awareness of dairy industry concerns with regard to Brexit impact.

Advancing IFA policy on the farm schemes and CAP::Full funding for existing farm schemes in CAP transition phase.::Continuation of GLAS, ANC, TAMs, BDGP, BEEP-S, Sheep Welfare and Organic Shemes with payments being maintained.::€10m increased funding for the NPWS Farm Plan…

Sought a meeting to convey deep concerns about the impact that both Brexit and COVID-19 are having on the thoroughbred industry and to discuss how the Government can provide further support to the thoroughbred industry.

Full engagement with the Department of Agriculture and the Government on the country's readiness as we come towards the end of the Transition Period::That delays in movements of goods would be avoided::That departure from the Northern Ireland protocol would be unacceptable

Urgent need to grant an emergency authorisation for the use of Diquat in desiccation of the potato crop. failure to do so will have serious effect on the future viability of the Irish potato industry.::There is considerable potential for the sector to expand particularly in the…

Ensure awareness of Ibec's campaign priorities

Devenish welcomed the opportunity to brief Thomas Byrne on our research work on developing sustainable agriculture solutions and promoting human health through nutrition

The Irish Government must invest in agriculture and support farm incomes/viability by providing the maximum permissible level of national co-financing.::The objective of the Government must be to ensure that CAP payments across all schemes, including both Pillar I Basic Payment…

CONVERGENCE - IFA supports the EU Commission's objective of increasing the payments per hectare for genuine farmers with payments below the national average. This must be funded through an increase in the CAP budget and/ or from the implementation of the EU genuine farmer…

Independent Food Retail Regulator - • As provided for in the EU Directive, the Government must immediately create an Independent Food Retail Regulator to tackle the imbalance in the food chain.::• The Regulator's remit must be extended to tackle other UTPs in food chain…

Cattle Prices • An immediate increase in cattle prices to reflect higher market returns • Delivery of real and tangible results for farmers from the Beef Task Force. • Contract prices from factories and retailers.• Removal of any specifications not required in the market•…

• A targeted direct payment of €30 per ewe for sheep farmers, from a combination of CAP and national funding. This would include a roll-over and increase in the Sheep Welfare Scheme to €15 per ewe and CAP Pillar II funding.::• The option of targeted coupled payments and…

• Retention of the nitrates derogation is essential to allow the industry to realise its natural advantage.::• Farmers engaging with climate mitigation measures must be supported to offset their cost.::• Government must ensure fair and proportional environmental measures in the…

• Nitrates The current nitrates derogation must be retained. The Government needs to promote and reward farmers who use organic manure in place of chemical fertilisers in the next nitrates review with the EU. • EPA The Government must direct the EPA to refrain from seeking…

TB Eradication & 30-Day Pre/Post Movement Test - • The EU delegated regulation proposing a 30-day pre/ post-movement test for TB for all animals from herds that are over six months tested must be amended to facilitate trade without pre-movement testing from all herds within 12…