Agri Politics
EU 2015 Budget deal sees CAP crisis reserve untouched
A deal brokered in Brussels yesterday on 2015 EU budget is set to leave the CAP crisis reserve of €433 million...
Budget 2015
Agri-Business
Clarification for part-time farmers on tax reliefs
Farmers with off-farm employment will qualify for Agricultural Relief and Stamp Duty Consanguinity relief if they spend 20 hours a...
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Rural Life
'Every pound I earned I put back into the land'
Concerns have been raised over the impact of new measures in Budget 2015 on part-time farmers by newly-elected TD for...
Rural Life
Part-time farmers may not be eligible for vital reliefs - ICSA
Concern has been expressed over the definition of an active farmer under the 2014 Finance Bill, which ICSA President Patrick...
Agri-Business
Are you an 'active farmer'?
With an array of tax exemptions and new schemes announced by the Government in the budget this week it’s important...
N.Ireland
Northern farmers envious of Dublin agricultural budget measures
There is a stark contrast between Government support in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland for Agri-Food industry growth according...
Agri-Business
Agri-taxation measures benefits the economy to the tune of €790 million
Agri-taxation benefits the country to the tune of €790 million according to a report commissioned by the Minister for Finance...
Other
GLAS delay allows more entrants - Minister
The issues around GLAS and delays in processing and payments means more farmers can avail of the scheme, according to...
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Real profits start after 3rd lactation - are your cows making it?
Are you aware that the real profits begin after the third lactation? Research shows that it typically takes two lactations...
Other
Farm groups broadly welcome Budget 2015
There was a generally positive reaction to Budget 2015 from farm organisations and stakeholders following its announcement by the Minister...
Opinion
Budget to benefit farmers with expansion on their minds
It seems that few budgets contain any real surprises these days, with the leaks and whisperings in the run up...
Agri-Business
Significant tax changes announced in Budget 2015
Budget 2015 contains 12 specific agri-taxation measures, as part of a a 25-part package designed to encourage more productive use...
Other
Budget highlights for farmers
Speaking in the Dail today, the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan said that prudent and responsible has got us to this...
Agri-Business
ICOS advocates tax changes to support growth of agri-food industry
There are a number of major challenges affecting the Irish agri-food sector’s ability to deliver on its potential and that...
Agri-Business
Budget a test of Minister's commitment to Agriculture - Downey
IFA President Eddie Downey has said that the ongoing negotiations at Cabinet for this October’s Budget represent a real test...
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Calf milk replacer range with Opti-Skim sees expansion
Auctus has now launched the newest edition to its calf milk replacer product range. There are now seven calf milk...
Agri-Business
Farm Income Volatility Must Be Addressed in Budget 2015 - ICMSA
The Chairperson of the ICMSA’s Farm Business Committee, Mr. Lorcan Mc Cabe, has stated that unfortunately farmers are once again...