6 days ago · Agriland is Ireland's largest farming news portal. Daily Irish farming news and Irish agricultural news for farmers.

Oct 21, 2024 · With changes to the agricultural relief taking effect from January 1, 2025, Agriland has spoken to EY Ireland tax partner and head of private client services, Alison McHugh about what the upcoming changes will mean for farmers. The Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) is a tax that is applied at 33% on gifts and inheritances paid …

Dec 11, 2024 · Life in rural Ireland is rewarding, but it comes with its challenges. Farming pressures, financial uncertainty, and social isolation, are just some of the factors that can take a toll on our mental health, leaving many feeling overwhelmed or alone.

Nov 26, 2024 · The evolving challenge associated with potatoes and crop agronomy was one of the key themes discussed at the 2024 National Potato Conference. Courtesy of his presentation, Teagasc’s head of crop knowledge transfer, Michael Hennessy, confirmed that growers would have to adapt to a future within which the range of crop protection chemistries available to them would be significantly reduced.

Oct 1, 2024 · Following the announcement of Budget 2025 today (Tuesday, October 1), Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said it highlights a “strong message” to farmers that the government “values them”.

Dec 22, 2024 · Plans are currently being finalised to introduce a custom-built livestock carrier boat in spring 2025 that will have the initial capacity to bring 5,000 calves/sailing to key market destinations for Irish calves on mainland Europe.

May 2, 2016 · Over the past 12 months, the Department of Agriculture has announced an array of schemes many of which offer generous farm building grants. A significant amount of money has been allocated to farm building grants and we’ve detailed some of the key schemes for farmers, from those aimed at young farmers, to dairying to old farm buildings.

Jan 5, 2024 · Maeve Regan, Agritech’s Head of Ruminant Nutrition, has the following advice on how to set your calf up for lifetime success. The importance of the first few hours of a calf’s life and the long-term implications for the newborn animal cannot be underestimated.

Jan 4, 2025 · The current factory beef prices of €6.00/kg and and above in cases that are being secured by beef farmers have been described as “most welcome” by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) Beef Committee chair, John Cleary.

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