Cash flow
Amii McKeever on 02 Dec 2020
Your Money: Efficiency before expansion - financing dairy growth
John Fitzgerald and Pat Byrnes, Bank of Ireland agri development managers, Munster, outline what is required if looking to finance growth on a dairy farm.
Anne O'Donoghue on 08 Jan 2020
Out and about on a budget
If you want to get out and about this January, there’s no need to break the bank. Anne O’Donoghue has free museums for you to visit across the country
Odile Evans on 10 Jul 2019
'I want to take a step back but I don't have a successor'
What are the options for farmers that have no obvious successor but want to retire? Odile Evans takes a look
advertiser anouncement on 22 Feb 2018
Top Tips on Strategic Planning
In the second of a two part series, Ailish Byrne, Senior Agricultural Manager with Ulster Bank, goes through the final two of her top tips on strategic planning for improvement.
Peter Young on 15 Nov 2017
Communication and cashflow are key to avoiding financial stress
This week, Money Mentor Peter Young has received a letter from a farmer who explains how he has managed financial pressure in recent years
Darren Carty on 09 Aug 2017
Funding a TAMS II capital investment
In farm businesses as in every other business, poorly planned capital investment will adversely impact profitability, cautions Philip O’Connor.
Peter McCann on 09 Aug 2017
NI advanced payments confirmed for October
EU rules limit advanced payments to a maximum of 50% of claim value from mid-October.
Peter Young on 26 Jul 2017
Improving your finances
The better prices and good weather have improved dairy farmers' finances, but not for all of them. Peter Young looks at how farmers can gain more from what they have.
Declan Marren on 21 Jun 2017
Dealing with too much grass
Declan Marren offers advice to farmers who are wondering what to do with grass due to bumper crops and continued strong growth.
Aidan Brennan on 14 Jun 2017
Second dairy units: the pros and the cons
Aidan Brennan looks at the different options available for farmers looking at setting up a second unit.
Ciarán Lenehan on 24 May 2017
Watch and listen: lots to ponder on Portarlington BETTER farm
John Dunne is keen to make the most of his BETTER farm experience, writes Ciarán Lenehan.
Ciarán Lenehan on 10 May 2017
BETTER farm planning kicks off
Four-year farm plans are being drawn up for each of the BETTER farm participants, writes Ciarán Lenehan.
Pat O'Toole on 03 May 2017
Contractors face labour shortages
Construction sector poaching workers from contractors as 2017 silage season starts.
Matthew Halpin on 26 Apr 2017
20 minutes with ... Ronan Horgan
"Any business owner will tell you that cashflow is their life blood – it allows the business to grow''
Ciarán Lenehan on 12 Apr 2017
BETTER Farm – 300 acres to fill in Thurles
The BETTER farm team must stock the Stanley farm in a way that boosts profitability, without a big additional labour requirement.
Caitríona Murphy on 08 Mar 2017
Farmers snap up €4.2m in low-cost loans per day
All €150m in the SBCI low-cost loans scheme has been applied for in only five weeks.
Jack Kennedy on 01 Mar 2017
Applying for a loan - what you need to know
Jack Kennedy asks two bankers what is important if a farmer is considering applying for a loan.
Ciarán Lenehan on 15 Feb 2017
BETTER farms starting from a base of €570/ha
Beef specialist Ciarán Lenehan analyses the new BETTER farmers' e-Profit Monitors
Justin McCarthy on 08 Feb 2017
Farmers deserve to be treated with respect
Farmers who comply with schemes and incur the costs have a legitimate right to expect payment in line with agreed terms.
Jack Kennedy on 25 Jan 2017
No low cost loans until end of February
Two of the country's pillar banks have indicated that the low-cost loan scheme will not be up and running until the end of February.