Agri-Business
Exports and sustainability high on agenda for Irish food businesses
Exporting to new markets has been cited as the “biggest opportunity” for growth in the year ahead by 41% of...
IFAC
Agri-Business
Ifac acquires Dublin-based MCC Accountants
Ifac, which provides farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services, has today (Tuesday, July 6) announced the acquisition of Dublin-based...
Rural Life
Survey: Over 65% of people do not have a will
The Capital Credit Union (CCU) has released the results of its member survey, which showed 66.4% of the 4,019 responses...
Rural Life
Explainer: What to consider before signing a wind farm proposal
Renewable energy is an expanding industry, with over 300 wind farm plants now energised across the country and plans in...
Rural Life
New Ifac report advises farmers on 'mastering cashflow'
Ifac has published its annual Irish Farm Report for 2024 today (Thursday, January 18), which outlined the main concerns, from...
Environment
Report: 48% see financial return as barrier to renewable diversification
Irish farmers are increasingly turning to solar energy, but 48% still believe financial investment or return is the biggest barrier...
Agri-Business
Ifac '100% encourages' agri SMEs to use artificial intelligence
Ifac is “100% encouraging” small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and agri-sector to get on board with artificial...
Agri-Business
Ifac report: 'Plenty of red flags' for agribusiness owners
The annual Ifac Food and Agribusiness Report 2023 has found “plenty of red flags” for owners of small and medium...
CAP / Schemes
TAMS solar scheme 'to meet farmer appetite for renewables'
The opening of the new Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) for solar project investments this week will “meet the appetite...
Agri-Business
Ifac report highlights importance of budgeting
The Ifac Irish Farm Report 2023, which has been published today (Thursday, February 16), shows that 53% of farmers do...
Agri-Business
Ifac Farm Report: Controlling costs 'crucial' for sheep farmers
Controlling costs on sheep farms will be crucial this year as margins look set to tighten further, according to the...
Rural Life
Ifac Farm Report: 75% of farmers 'deeply concerned' over inputs
Three quarters of Irish farmers remain “deeply concerned” over the price of agricultural inputs, according to Ifac’s Irish Farm Report...
Dairy News
Positive reaction to approval of work permits for dairy sector
The announcement of changes to the employment permits system for workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to address...
Agri-Business
Farmers invited to take part in Ifac Farm Survey
Ifac has invited farmers across Ireland to take part in its annual Farm Survey, which aims to gather insights on...
Agri-Business
65% of agri-businesses plan price increases as costs rise - report
Optimism levels among Irish food and agri-business small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have reached a five-year low, according to a...
Agri-Business
Food businesses can cut costs through 'packaging strategies' - Ifac
Farm accounts firm Ifac is calling on food businesses and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to improve their “packaging strategies”...
Dairy Technical
Measures to improve your farm's sustainability
Sustainability has been a buzz word used in the Irish agricultural sector for some time now, with increasing sustainability a...
Dairy Technical
Building a rainy-day fund for your farm
Milk prices have hit new heights but so have input costs, so insulating your farm and building a rainy-day fund...