INHFA caution against proposals for any further reduction in the suckler herd
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has cautioned against proposals for any further reduction in the suckler herd. The Government imposed targets to deliver a reduction in overall emissions, and specifically a 22% to 30% reduction in agriculture, this however should not involve further reductions to suckler sector.…
INHFA want changes to Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme
The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association have called on the Minister and his officials to redraft the proposed Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme, which they maintain discriminates against suckler farmers. Spokesperson Brendan Joyce, outlined how the INHFA had through the CAP consultative process sought direct support for the suckler sector…
Suckler farmers urged to apply for BEEP scheme
Suckler Farmers in the North West are being encouraged to apply for the new €40 per cow Beef Environmental and Efficiency Pilot scheme for sucklers. The application period for this new scheme will run from February 4th to February 22nd. In total 20 million euro for sucklers was secured in…