Cashflow

Fertiliser prices: quotes vary widely as farmers weigh up buying for 2027

Despite concerns that prices could rise again next year, limited cashflow and a difficult farming year are keeping many farmers out of the forward market.

NEWS 22 October 2026

Fertiliser prices: quotes vary widely as farmers weigh up buying for 2027

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Purchasing land: ‘you can buy gold too dear’ - Teagasc

Purchasing land: ‘you can buy gold too dear’ - Teagasc

NEWS 17 October 2026

Farm finances: every farmer is busy, but are you a busy fool?

Farm finances: every farmer is busy, but are you a busy fool?

NEWS 16 October 2026

Home Farm: mucky paddocks, but progress

Home Farm: mucky paddocks, but progress

Home Farm: mucky paddocks, but progress

VIEWPOINTS 14 October 2026

Cash flow planning for lower milk prices and higher costs on dairy farms

Cash flow planning for lower milk prices and higher costs on dairy farms

Cash flow planning for lower milk prices and higher costs on dairy farms

MANAGEMENT 14 October 2026

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Minister calls for resolution as industrial action delays farm payments

Minister calls for resolution as industrial action delays farm payments

The Minister for Agriculture has called on all unions to engage in resolving the industrial relations dispute as BISS and CRISS payments are delayed by 11 days.

NEWS 14 October 2026

Small fodder surplus on Tullamore Farm

Small fodder surplus on Tullamore Farm

The figures are based on a six-month winter for cattle and three-month winter for sheep with a demand for silage of in excess of 1,000t

MANAGEMENT 7 October 2026

Cash is tight on dairy farms, say banks

Cash is tight on dairy farms, say banks

Dairy farmers are being advised to draw up a cashflow plan, which includes the predicted movement of money in to and out of the business.

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

Heavy utilisation of overdrafts expected in back end - Bank of Ireland

Heavy utilisation of overdrafts expected in back end - Bank of Ireland

Merchant debt is at a much higher level this year compared to last year, according to Susan Maher of Bank of Ireland.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Bank of Ireland announces discounted loans for drought-affected farmers

Bank of Ireland announces discounted loans for drought-affected farmers

The discounted working capital loan aims to assist farmers to manage their higher-than-usual operating costs.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Dairy Management: September good time to complete simple cashflow forecast

Dairy Management: September good time to complete simple cashflow forecast

Now is the time to review the cash position of the farm for 2026 based on lower milk prices and increased feed costs, writes Brendan Horan.

MANAGEMENT 14 September 2026

Shinagh Open Day highlights tight margins for 2026

Shinagh Open Day highlights tight margins for 2026

Brendan Horan attended the Shinagh Dairy Farm Open day in Bandon on 1 September where a large crowd were updated on recent results.

GRASS & FEEDING 9 September 2026

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