Member Notice: TAMS 3 Capital Investments Review – Submit Your Ideas!
The Beef Plan Movement is preparing an official organizational submission to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) on behalf of our members. Minister of State Martin Heydon has issued a formal “Call for Evidence” allowing farmers to critique the current scheme and demand new items for inclusion. We need your direct feedback…
CENSORSHIP OR CITADEL? Why Is the Irish Farmers Journal Ignoring Ireland’s Fastest-Growing Farm Organisation?
A member recently asked us a very fair question: Why don’t we get our articles published in the Irish Farmers Journal? The Beef Plan Movement has carried out a massive volume of work for the betterment of suckler and beef farmers right across Ireland. Yet, despite our efforts and achievements, we continue to receive virtually…
Exclusive Insurance Savings for Beef Plan Movement Members.
Beef Plan Movement is pleased to announce an exclusive insurance offer tailored specifically for our members in partnership with a major Irish insurance broker. Through this scheme, members can access competitive quotes across Farm, Home, and Vehicle Insurance. Additionally, members receive an exclusive €50 money back on their policy. Key Benefits of the Deal…
Beef Plan Movement Slams “Wholly Disappointing” Budget 2027
Beef Plan Movement Chairman Eamon Corley has described Budget 2027 as “wholly disappointing”, stating that it offers negligible support for the agricultural sector and ignores the realities facing primary producers. “For months, we have urged the government to remove carbon tax on both green diesel and white diesel used for agricultural work,” stated Mr Corley.…
”Environmental Groups Are Incredibly Uninformed”: Nobel Climate Scientist Dr. Kevin Trenberth Sets Record Straight on Agriculture Emissions.
The Beef Plan Movement recently hosted an in-depth scientific exchange with world-renowned climate scientist Dr. Kevin Trenberth. Holding a doctorate in meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Dr. Trenberth is a former Lead Author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) across its 1995, 2001, and 2007 assessment reports. His pioneering work…
Massive Political Revolt as Farming Heartlands Abandon Government Parties
The Beef Plan Movement has today published the results of an extensive political sentiment survey conducted across its official social media channels, revealing a dramatic shift in support among Ireland’s agricultural community. The survey, which concluded on Friday, September 25th, asked members a single decisive question: “If an election were held today, which party would…
Reminder of Key Scheme and Environmental Deadlines Coming Down the Track
Irish farmers are currently facing an unprecedented administrative burden that threatens to overwhelm family farm businesses. The sheer volume of scheme deadlines, record-keeping demands, and ever-tightening regulatory windows has turned daily farm management into a relentless compliance exercise. Farmers are expected to spend as much time behind a desk or managing digital portals as they…
Beef Plan Movement Pre-Budget 2027 Submission
The Beef Plan Movement has officially presented our Pre-Budget 2027 submission to the Government. Established in 2018, the Beef Plan Movement represents over 2,500 members from across the country. Our core objective remains unchanged: to defend family farm incomes, tackle unviable input cost inflation, and safeguard the future of Irish primary beef producers. To construct…
No Alternatives, Heavy Costs: The Case for Removing Green Diesel Carbon Tax
The Beef Plan Movement is calling for the removal of carbon tax on marked gas oil (green diesel) in its budget submission. This is a completely unfair tax on many levels. Firstly, it is costing farmers over 17.2c per litre ex-VAT (or 19.5c per litre including VAT). This will rise to over 32.2c per litre…
Beef Plan Movement Joins New Action Group Following Athlone Meeting
Representatives from the Beef Plan Movement attended a meeting in Athlone on Saturday, 15 August, hosted by MEP Ciarán Mullooly and TD Michael Fitzmaurice. Organised by Independent Ireland, the gathering aimed to coordinate a response to the crisis caused by Brittany Ferries’ decision to cease livestock transport. The Beef Plan Movement has repeatedly highlighted the…