ICSA protesters say sheep sector in Ireland is on its knees

Published 2023년 2월 28일

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The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has held a protest outside the Dáil, calling on the government to support the ailing sheep sector or face its closure. ICSA President, Dermot Kelleher, highlighted Brexit-related challenges such as increased import costs and higher expenses on fertiliser and feed, which have led to significant financial losses for sheep farmers. The association is advocating for the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) to be allocated to the sector and a substantial increase in funding for the Sheep Improvement Scheme. They are also demanding fair prices from processors to ensure the sustainability of sheep farming.

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The government has to either support the sheep sector or watch it close its doors, the president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has said at a protest outside the Dáil today (Tuesday, February 28). Dermot Kelleher said the sheep sector is “on its knees” and the ICSA is looking for all parties inside the Dáil to stand behind sheep farmers. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, must either close down the sheep sector in Ireland or support it, the ICSA president said. Protesters demanding improved conditions for sheep farmers and a support package for the sector are set to move to Agriculture House on Kildare St. in Co. Dublin this afternoon. Discussion around the difficulties facing sheep farmers has heightened of late, with numerous demonstrations taking place, and calls for action from farmers and their representative bodies. Advertisement Sheep sector Kelleher said a lot of the crisis has been caused by Brexit, with ...

Source: AgriLand