Agri-Business
Lenders urged to pass interest rate cut back to farmers
Following the announcement last week by the European Central Bank (ECB) of another interest rate cut, the Irish Farmers’ Association...
Banks
Agri Politics
Access to finance key to delivering more nutrient storage - Arthur
The availability of accessible and affordable bank finance will be key to delivering additional nutrient storage on dairy farms, according...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
NFFSC told of 'signals of cash flow tightness' on farms
Bank of Ireland has told the National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) that it is “beginning to see the...
Agri-Business
Dairy advice: Time to assess your farm's cashflow
As the busy spring period moves towards the busy summer period, now is a good time to assess the farm’s...
Agri-Business
ICMSA: Bank's agri-team members are 'on stand-by'
The Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has discussed several issues affecting farmers with AIB and Bank of Ireland,...
Agri-Business
Bank of Ireland reduces farm profitability outlook for 2024
Bank of Ireland has reduced downwards its outlook for farm profitability in 2024 as the poor weather conditions continue to...
Agri-Business
ICMSA: 'Personal relationships' needed between banks and farmers
Banks need to build “personal relationships” with farmers to allow them access cash faster, according to the president of the...
N.Ireland
Banks in NI stand ready to support weather-hit farmers
Banks in NI are confirming that they recognise the impact of the continuing bad weather on farm cash flows. Ulster...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri-Business
AIB grew new 'green' lending to €3.7bn last year
AIB reported post-tax profits of more than €2 billion for 2023 today (Wednesday, March 6) as it also warned that...
N.Ireland
Dairy farmers urged to complete regular cash flow forecasts
Milk producers in Northern Ireland are being strongly urged to complete six-month cash flow forecasts on a regular basis. This...
N.Ireland
UFU calls on banks to 'do more' to support farmers
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has called on banks to do more to help farmers get through the financial storm...
Agri-Business
Increased finance demand for agri sector this year - AIB
The agri advisor team at AIB has said that they noticed an “increased new money demand” for the agricultural sector....
Agri-Business
Dairy farmers want answers on AIB debt write-offs
The president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called on the Oireachtas Finance Committee, due to hear...
N.Ireland
TB adding to the cost burden on farms in Northern Ireland
Farmers in Northern Ireland impacted by bovine tuberculosis (bTB) are coming under a significantly enhanced cost burden at the present...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri Politics
ICMSA: Guarantee on future banking services needed
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called for a guarantee on future banking services across the country. President...
Agri-Business
AIB U-turn welcome but reputational damage done - TD
An independent TD has welcomed confirmation that AIB is to reverse its plans to make 70 branches “cashless” but said...
Rural Life
Claim banking in rural Ireland is facing extinction
Banking services in rural Ireland are now approaching extinction, the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has claimed. The comments follow the...
Rural Life
ICSA slams 'relentless dismantling' of rural banking
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has slammed what it calls the “relentless dismantling” of rural banking services,...