Podcast
In this special episode of AgriFocus, we are joined by Alison McHugh, EY Ireland tax partner and head of private client services, to take a look at key measures announced today in Budget 2026. Alison highlights what could benefit farmers particularly in relation to four agri tax reliefs that were due to expire in 2025 and which have now been extended out to 2029. One of these is the 100% Young Trained Farmer Stamp Duty Relief which is valued at around €20 million annually. Go beyond the headlines with our podcast series – AgriFocus – where we take a closer...
Agri Politics
MEP Nina Carberry, has revealed the parliament’s two largest parties are weighing an outright rejection of a major part of the EU budget
Agri-Business
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) has said that Budget 2026 must retain key tax supports for farmers.
The FCI has called for a 'mini-job' or short-term worker taxation system to be included in Budget 2026 for contractors.
The Minister for Public Expenditure, Jack Chambers has said that in 2025, €951 million was allocated from carbon tax revenues.
Renew Europe, a grouping of political parties from across Europe, which includes Fianna Fáil and...
Ireland's European Commissioner, Michael McGrath said there is strong support for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in the EU Commission.
The chair of European Parliament AGRI Committee believes the future CAP proposals should be separate to the Multiannual Financial Framework.
The CLA and several high-profile nature groups warned that cutting the agriculture budget will have "grave consequences for the environment".
CEJA has warned that the journey to the next EU long-term budget will be "long and treacherous for Europe’s young farmers".
N.Ireland
Agricultural Property Relief (APR) changes announced in this week's budget will "wipe out" succession plans for many NI farmers, FFA said.
Opinion
Autumn has arrived and with it comes the promise of a bountiful harvest - of sorts - for Irish tillage farmers...
The president of the IFA Francie Gorman has said that Budget 2025 is an opportunity for the government to support farmers.
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) has called for a scheme to support contractors in purchasing machinery.
Beef
ICSA suckler chair, Jimmy Cosgrave has called on the government to 'step up' with investment for suckler farmers, as numbers decline
The leader of the Rural Independent Group of TDs has called for a multi-million aid package for farmers in the upcoming budget.
Any proposed inheritance tax reforms in Budget 2025 must distinguish between farm succession and "high net worth investors", the ICMSA said.
The ICSA called on Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to deliver for low-income beef, sheep, and suckler farmers in Budget 2025.
Rural Life
Irish Rural Link (IRL) is calling on the government to increase the Farm Assist payment by a minimum €20 per week in Budget 2025.
ICMSA president Denis Drennan has said that a budget increase must follow the 'elevation' of food security in the European strategic agenda
The agri-food sector, climate actions and the "green transition" were high on the agenda at the 2024 National Economic Dialogue.
Irish Rural Link (IRL) warned that the increase to the carbon tax will add to the financial pressure on rural households.
The ICSA has welcomed extra funding for sheep farmers in Budget 2024, but said that agriculture has "fared badly overall".
