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EU 2015 Budget deal sees CAP crisis reserve untouched

December 10, 2014

A deal brokered in Brussels yesterday on 2015 EU budget is set to leave the CAP crisis reserve of €433 million intact. The news…

Clarification for part-time farmers on tax reliefs

November 28, 2014

Agri-Business

Farmers with off-farm employment will qualify for Agricultural Relief and Stamp Duty Consanguinity relief if they spend 20 hours a week working on…

‘Every pound I earned I put back into the land’

November 11, 2014

Rural Life

Concerns have been raised over the impact of new measures in Budget 2015 on part-time farmers by newly-elected TD for Roscommon-South Leitrim Michael…

Part-time farmers may not be eligible for vital reliefs – ICSA

October 29, 2014

Rural Life

Concern has been expressed over the definition of an active farmer under the 2014 Finance Bill, which ICSA President Patrick Kent has says…

Are you an ‘active farmer’?

October 18, 2014

Agri-Business

With an array of tax exemptions and new schemes announced by the Government in the budget this week it’s important to highlight that…

Northern farmers envious of Dublin agricultural budget measures

October 17, 2014

N.Ireland

There is a stark contrast between Government support in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland for Agri-Food industry growth according to the Ulster…

‘Act quickly to secure new farm safety grants’

October 17, 2014

Agri-Business

Farmers have been urged to move quickly to take full advantage of the new Farm Safety Scheme announced by Minister Coveney this week.…

Ó Cuív slams tax package for farmers as ‘derisory’

October 16, 2014

Featured

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture, Éamon Ó Cuív, has slammed the Government, calling its offering for farmers in Budget 2015 ‘derisory’. “The tax package announced…

Agri-taxation measures benefits the economy to the tune of €790 million

October 15, 2014

Agri-Business

Agri-taxation benefits the country to the tune of €790 million according to a report commissioned by the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan. The…

GLAS delay allows more entrants – Minister

October 15, 2014

Other

The issues around GLAS and delays in processing and payments means more farmers can avail of the scheme, according to the Minister for…

Farm groups broadly welcome Budget 2015

October 15, 2014

Other

There was a generally positive reaction to Budget 2015 from farm organisations and stakeholders following its announcement by the Minister for Finance Michael…

Budget to benefit farmers with expansion on their minds

October 15, 2014

Opinion

It seems that few budgets contain any real surprises these days, with the leaks and whisperings in the run up to the official…

Here’s where the government will spend over €1.2 billion on agriculture next year

October 14, 2014

Featured

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney today announced details of his Department’s 2015 budget which will include spending of…

Significant tax changes announced in Budget 2015

October 14, 2014

Agri-Business

Budget 2015 contains 12 specific agri-taxation measures, as part of a a 25-part package designed to encourage more productive use of agricultural land,…