Rural Life
Legislative amendments to RZLT communicated to local authorities
In last month’s budget it was announced that landowners can avail of an exemption from the Residential Zoned Land Tax...
Farmland
Rural Life
State to buy 165ac of Kilkenny farmland for new nature reserve
Plans to purchase just under 67ha (165ac) of lands within and adjacent to the Cullahill Mountain Special Area of Conservation...
Sponsored
Events to showcase options for life beyond the farm
Two events are set to take place in the north-west to showcase the positives of the Irish dairy sector and...
Agri-Business
Budget 2025: Farmers can avail of exemption from RZLT in 2025
Landowners can avail of an exemption from the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) in 2025 if they seek to have...
Agri-Business
'Solution' to exclude farmland from RZLT before budget - Chambers
Minister for Finance, Jack Chambers has said he will bring a “solution” to government party leaders before the budget on...
Agri-Business
Concern 'significant' amount of farmland could fall under RZLT
Concerns have been raised that a “significant” amount of farmland could fall within the scope of the Residential Zoned Land...
Agri-Business
How much farmland is currently zoned under RZLT?
Government departments have failed to confirm to Agriland the total amount of farmland that is currently zoned under the Residential...
Rural Life
Minister urged to announce farmland exemption from RZLT before Budget
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has urged Minister for Finance, Jack Chambers to announce the exemption of farmland from the...
Environment
Farmland biodiversity festival to focus on native hedgerows
The National Biodiversity Data Centre is currently hosting a month-long event celebrating native species-rich hedgerows on farms. The Festival of...
Sponsored
Transform your calf rearing with a JFC automatic feeder
We recently caught up with Richard Lowe who is a dairy farmer from Adare, Co. Limerick, who shares how the...
Agri-Business
National farmland values to rise by 6% in 2024  - report
Farmland values nationally are forecast to increase by 6% on average this year, mainly due to an expected recovery in...
Agri-Business
86ac farm sells for €1.15m on Cavan/Monaghan border
An 86ac roadside farm located in Tonagimsy, Drum, Co. Monaghan, made €1.15 million when it was sold at an auction...
Property
Amendments on income tax relief for leasing farmland 'welcome' - Sinn Féin
New rules from January 2024 that will restrict tax relief earned on leasing farmland, unless it has been owned for...
Agri-Business
Agri committee to discuss vacant and derelict houses on farmland
The revitalisation of vacant and derelict houses on farmland will be discussed by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food...
Rural Life
Confusion 'must end' over RZLT - Ring
The government has been urged to “end confusion” over the new Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT), particularly in relation to...
Environment
Biodiversity challenge: How many species on your farm?
The National Biodiversity Data Centre has challenged farmers to find up to 40 different species of plants and animals on...
Sponsored
Farmer Wellbeing Board offers support to those in need
“A picture paints a thousand words” – this well-known phrase perfectly captures the essence of the Farmer Wellbeing Board, designed...
Rural Life
Expansion of walking trails to see more farmland involved
A major expansion of walking trails across the country will see more farmers and landowners involved in opening the countryside...
Rural Life
Watch: Farmland - Rural crime and dairy emissions report reaction
This week’s episode of Farmland focuses on the rising rate of rural crime and how it can be prevented, and features reaction...
Rural Life
Farmland: Rural crime and reaction and tackling emissions in dairy
This week’s episode of Farmland discusses the rising rates of rural crime in Ireland and how people can take steps...
Tillage
Biodegradable films bring high maize yields in 2022
The use of biodegradable films on Irish maize crops this year has resulted in higher yields, despite costing more per...