N.Ireland
FFA: Tax change will 'wipe out' succession planning for NI farmers
Changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) announced as part of in the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Budget this week could “wipe...
Budget
Opinion
Opinion: Harvest 2024 has gained momentum over recent weeks
Autumn has arrived, and with it comes the promise of a bountiful harvest – of sorts – for Irish tillage...
Sponsored
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 Politics
Farmers faced with 'multiple threats to their viability' - Gorman
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Francie Gorman has said that Budget 2025 is an opportunity for the...
Agri-Business
FCI calls for scheme to support contractors buy machinery
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) has called on the government to introduce a scheme to...
Beef
ICSA calls on govt to 'step up' to stop declining suckler numbers
Irish Cattle and Sheep Association (ICSA) suckler chair, Jimmy Cosgrave has called on the government to “step up” with investment...
Agri Politics
Call for multi-million aid package for farmers in budget
The leader of the Rural Independent Group of TDs has called for a multi-million aid package for farmers in the...
Agri Politics
ICMSA: Inheritance tax reforms must support farm transfer
Any proposed inheritance tax reforms in Budget 2025 must distinguish between farm succession and “high net worth investors”, the Irish...
Agri Politics
ICSA: Budget 2025 must 'stop the decimation' of vital sectors
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has called on Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue...
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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...
Rural Life
IRL calls for Farm Assist payment increase in budget
Irish Rural Link (IRL) is calling on the government to increase the Farm Assist payment by a minimum €20 per...
CAP / Schemes
ICMSA: Budget increase 'must' follow food security focus in EU
President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) Denis Drennan has said that a budget increase must follow the...
Agri Politics
Farm incomes and costs on agenda at national economic forum
The agri-food sector, climate actions and the “green transition” were high on the agenda at the 2024 National Economic Dialogue...
Rural Life
Budget 2024: Rural households will continue to struggle - IRL
Irish Rural Link (IRL) has “broadly welcomed” the announcements made in Budget 2024, but warned that the increase to the...
Agri-Business
Budget 2024: Sheep funding welcome but more needed - ICSA
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has welcomed extra funding for sheep farmers in Budget 2024, but said...
Agri-Business
Budget 2024: Macra hits out at omission of succession scheme
The lack of a farm succession scheme in Budget 2024 will lead to the “mass emigration” of young people from...
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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...
Rural Life
Budget 2024: Fuel excise rise postponed as carbon tax to increase
The government has decided to postpone a planned increase in the fuel excise rate applied to petrol, diesel and marked...
Agri-Business
Budget 2024: Flat-rate compensation for farmers cut to 4.8%
The government has confirmed that the flat-rate compensation measure for farmers will decrease from 5% to 4.8% from January 1,...
Agri-Business
Call for 'tangible support' for farmers in Budget 2024
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is calling on the government to deliver “tangible support” for farmers in Budget 2024. The...
Agri-Business
Farmers must be a 'priority' in upcoming Budget 2024 - Tóibín
Farmers must be a “priority” in the upcoming Budget, according to Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD who said that many farmers...