You are here : Cross SectorsSACs
SACs Information
 ::   Contacts
 ::   SAC Reports
IFA Information
 ::   About IFA
 ::   Contacts
 ::   IFA AGM
 ::   Market Prices
 ::   Weather
SACs Policy
Full list of policies available in policy section.
SACs News

2010-06-02

CAP MUST DELIVER BETTER FUTURE FOR FARM FAMILIES - IFA
In its submission on behalf of its 87,000 farmer members to the EU Commissioner for Agriculture Dacian Ciolos as part of the consultation process ahead of the review of the CAP in 2013, IFA has highlighted the importance of the multi-functional role of the Common Agriculture Policy for the EU’s 500m citizens, the environment, food producers and society generally.

2010-05-28

GORMLEY MUST COME FORWARD WITH A MORE COMPREHENSIVE TURF CUTTING PACKAGE FOR 2011 - IFA
IFA SAC Project Team Chairman, Padraic Divilly said that the announcement today by the Minister for the Environment John Gormley fails to recognise the value of turf cutting to the 4,000 bog owners on 31 SAC raised bogs. The interim solution that has been put forward by Minister Gormley must be significantly strengthened if it is going to be accepted by turf cutters.

2010-05-12

MINISTER GORMLEY HAS BREACHED AGREEMENT ON NPWS FARM PLAN SCHEME - IFA
IFA Connacht Vice President and SAC Project Team Chairman Padraic Divilly has said the decision by the Environment Minister John Gormley to curtail the NPWS Farm Plan is a breach of faith of previous agreements on designated land entered into between farmers and the Government. Following on from this decision, farmers should reject attempts by the Minister for further designations and challenge the imposition of farming restrictions on existing designated land.

2010-04-26

BURREN LIFE PROJECT TEMPLATE SHOULD BE EXTENDED
IFA Rural Development Chairman Tom Turley said the Burren Life Project, which was launched today by the Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith, is a scheme that must be built on in other designated SAC areas throughout the country.
Page 1 of 3           Next >> 
SAC Committee Reports
Video Update


SACs Project Team

 

Please click here for contact details of the representative in your area.

SACs Links