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Amii McKeever on 28 Apr 2021
Family farm evolution
With the kids now at an age where Gráinne O’Neill is not running from here to there, she is with her husband Darragh on their farm. He explains to Amii McKeever how he couldn’t do it without her
David Wright on 07 Apr 2021
Farms better off as limited companies
Even relatively small farms in NI should potentially consider whether they become limited companies, a UFU webinar was told
Lorcan Allen on 19 Mar 2021
Could negative interest rates drive up land prices in Ireland?
If Irish banks move to introduce negative interest rates on cash deposits, it could have a major impact on the price of land in Ireland, writes Lorcan Allen.
Pat O'Toole on 19 Mar 2021
Land Report: trends in the farmland market
Dairy farmers are driving the land sale and rental markets, but Pat O’Toole asks if CAP reform is about to affect the balance between the two.
Letters to the Editor on 17 Mar 2021
Letter: bank closures across rural Ireland
"Bank closures - maybe it's time we shouted stop." - Marian Dalton, Co Carlow
David Wright on 03 Mar 2021
New service to deal with bank complaints
The Business Banking Resolution Service has been set up to help resolve disputes
Trevor Boland on 03 Mar 2021
Farmer Writes: we must leave no one behind as the world moves online
Trevor Boland acknowledges while change and technology is inevitable, we must not leave large parts of society or the rural economy behind in a move to the online world.
Barry Cassidy on 19 Feb 2021
Ulster Bank to exit the Irish market
The move will affect an estimated 10,000 farmers with borrowings from Ulster Bank, and a further 10,000 availing of current account facilities.
Lorcan Allen on 09 Dec 2020
Elliott ramps up the pressure on Aryzta board with binding takeover offer
The AGM of Aryzta due to be held next week will be closely watched by many as it will decided the future direction of the company.
Niall Hurson on 02 Dec 2020
Deadline for €2bn credit guarantee scheme extended
The IFA has called for the terms of the scheme to be extended to cover losses incurred as a result of Brexit.
Peter McCann on 20 Nov 2020
Marts and agri suppliers to remain open in NI
Livestock marts and agricultural suppliers in Northern Ireland are not required to close under the latest coronavirus restrictions.
Matt Dempsey on 28 Oct 2020
Dempsey at Large: full circle on interest rates
I heard of bona fide farmers receiving notification from their bank that they were going to be charged a “negative interest rate” on their cash balances.
Niall Hurson on 21 Oct 2020
Banks report poor uptake for credit guarantee scheme
Businesses are required to declare that their turnover or projected turnover has been reduced by 15% as a result of COVID-19.
Niall Hurson on 20 Oct 2020
‘Farm diversification doesn’t require reinventing the wheel’
While highlighting the opportunity for Irish farms to diversify, a Teagasc webinar addressed some of the common downfalls startups face in the early days.
Niall Hurson on 05 Oct 2020
IFA launches credit guarantee scheme guide
The IFA has said farmers should not be turned off by eligibility requirements, encouraging those affected to apply.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 30 Sep 2020
Farmers urged to avail of COVID-19 loan scheme
The €2bn fund will come to a close at the end of the year.
Pat O'Toole on 16 Sep 2020
Vulture fund legislation questioned by TDs
The legislation allows documents to be accepted by the court without validation, something TD's say will make it easier for vulture funds to pursue assets through the courts
Judith Faherty on 03 Sep 2020
Farmland flooded as river bursts its banks in Clifden
Floods have since receded, leaving roadways destroyed in its wake.
Lorcan Allen on 12 Aug 2020
Investment options for your retirement
Lorcan Allen outlines the range of investment options that are more popular with people saving for their retirement.
Colm McCarthy on 12 Aug 2020
Banks learning lessons on arrears
The worst banks have been closed, the survivors have smaller balance sheets and they have raised additional risk capital.