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A VAT issue that arose in Budget 2026 regarding the tax levied on non-VAT-registered farmers' livestock sold through marts is on the Department of Finance's radar.
Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead
Watch: Carlow Weather gives his take on the drought
23 farmers ordered to destroy ragwort and thistles so far this year
Continental interest in Irish hay
Farmers 'forced to sell cattle' to pay drug debts amid rising rural crime
US crop farmers are due to receive crop payment under the Farming Bridge Assistance Programme by 28 February.
With the nitrates derogation granted for another three years and the Mercusor deal delayed, attention needs to swiftly turn to reversing the funding shortfall in the next CAP budget.
It may not be the step change in pace that Ireland needs, but it is still significant progress in the roll-out of renewables writes Stephen Robb
The VAT top-up for farm sales will reduce from 5.1% to 4.5% in January in a move that ICOS has warned will cost farmers millions.
Minister Heydon has pointed towards a more targeted €30m tillage scheme opening next year than was opened this year.
Payments totalling €16.44m were sanctioned this week to 13,175 farmers, or 90% of participants, who selected the standard date of 17 October 2025 for completion of actions.
Oversubscription of beef and sheep schemes should trigger extra support, not cuts, according to the ICSA.
Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August? National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.
