Intent: Communicate food industry priorities in relation to increased costs, ongoing trade and supply disruptions and wider competitiveness pressures for Budget 2026
Details: Food Drink Ireland Budget 2026 priorities
Intent: To highlight the concerns and opportunities for livestock producers in 2025.
Details: An Bord Bia Meat Marketing Seminar
Intent: Highlight the impact of US tariffs on exports from the Irish drinks industry and explore options for the EU and Irish response
Details: EU-US trade relations
Intent: Ensure understanding of the contribution of the food and drink industry to achieving the relevant goals of Food Vision 2030
Details: Industry progress under Food Vision 2030
Intent: To set out ICMSA's position on the Agnav programme.
Details: Meeting of the Agnav Stakeholder Group.
Intent: To announce the selection of 30 participants for IFA's national 'Ready to Lead 2025' programme.::This initiative aims to develop the next generation of leaders within the farming community, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to effectively navigate and influence policy for the agricultural sector.::The programme received a very strong level of high-calibre applications from across the country, reflecting the interest and ambition among young farmers to take on leadership roles. The selection process was highly competitive, with candidates demonstrating a deep passion for farming, leadership potential, and a commitment to representing their fellow farmers at local, national, and European levels.::The continued strength of any organisation depends on its ability to introduce new voices into decision-making. The sheer number of applications and the exceptional quality of candidates made the selection process incredibly challenging. However, this is a positive sign for the future
Details: Ready to Lead Programme
Intent: Discussion on key farm policy matters including CAP, markets, TB, climate change and nitrates regulations.
Details: ICMSA National AGM
Intent: Engagement with concerns in relation to changes in the co-financing of egg marketing programmes.
Details: Egg Marketing Budget
Intent: Engagement with concerns in relation to changes in the co-financing of egg marketing programmes.
Details: Egg Marketing Budget
