Debt
Gary Abbott on 07 Apr 2021
FCI contractor charges up 4% for 2021
The 2021 annual contractor charges guide published by the Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) quotes a 4% increase for the calendar year ahead.
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
Margaret Nolan on 24 Mar 2021
Money Mentor: personal insolvency arrangements – an option for farmers
Money Mentor Margaret Nolan discusses personal insolvency arrangements and how it may benefit your farming business
Lorcan Allen on 17 Mar 2021
Aryzta to sell its US bakery business for €715m as profits slump
Shares in Aryzta have rallied more than 7% in the last week after the bakery company announced the sales of its troubled US business.
Margaret Nolan on 17 Mar 2021
Money Mentor: restructuring debt on farms
Money Mentor Margaret Nolan discusses how to go about restructuring farm debt.
Lorcan Allen on 12 Mar 2021
Aryzta to sell its US and Canadian bakery business for €710m
The owner of the Cuisine de France brand has announced the sale of its bakery businesses in the US and Canada.
Lorcan Allen on 10 Mar 2021
Credit Union reports increased borrowing demand from farmers
Beef farmers accounted for two thirds of all lending issued by the Credit Union in 2020.
Lorcan Allen on 03 Mar 2021
Mash Direct reports bumper profits for 2019
The family-owned business reported a sevenfold increase in operating profits for its 2019 financial year.
Amii McKeever on 03 Mar 2021
Funding climate change initiatives a central function now for McGuinneses
Stepping into the position of Irish Commissioner in the finance portfolio is no easy move but Mairead McGuinness has never been one to shirk from a challenge. Writes Amii McKeever.
Lorcan Allen on 24 Feb 2021
Donegal beef farmer refused insolvency application on debts of €780,000
The farmer failed to make a single repayment on borrowings of more than €780,000 from 2015 to 2020.
Niall Hurson on 24 Feb 2021
Minister urges Ulster Bank to continue supporting family farm customers
Minister McConalogue described the banks plan to exit as a difficult situation for many customers and stressed the need for continued communication.
Colm McCarthy on 17 Feb 2021
Colm McCarthy: The pace of rebalancing the economy will matter greatly
Crucially, the European Central Bank (ECB) has been buying government bonds freely, ensuring that governments can borrow at little cost.
Lorcan Allen on 16 Feb 2021
Kerry Group reports a 12% drop in profits for 2020
The significant disruption to the company's food service channel in 2020 was the biggest drag on Kerry Group’s performance last year.
Margaret Nolan on 08 Feb 2021
Money mentor: what happens to my loan if Ulster Bank exits Ireland?
Money mentor Margaret Nolan advises on the likely affect on customers if Ulster Bank leaves the Irish market.
Lorcan Allen on 03 Feb 2021
Kerry Co-op examining €300m debt option
While the board of Kerry Co-op has not agreed a detailed plan to fund the joint venture, it’s understood the co-op is exploring options around raising up to €300m in debt.
Kieran Mailey on 20 Jan 2021
Farm borrowings up by £100m in NI
Farm borrowings in NI increased in 2020 with high uptakes of the government's Bounce Back Loan Scheme.
Aidan Brennan on 13 Jan 2021
Dairy management: nitrogen, slurry and debt
Aidan Brennan looks at the best time to start spreading nitrogen, where to go with slurry and looks at dairy debt.
Aidan Brennan on 13 Jan 2021
Analysing dairy farm debt
Debt levels on Irish dairy farms have been stable over the last decade, writes Aidan Brennan.
Letters to the Editor on 13 Jan 2021
Letter: farmers not paying their bills
There is one issue that hardly ever makes it into the farming press – Francis Ryan, Cappagh, Cashel, Co Tipperary.
Amy Forde on 07 Jan 2021
ICMSA webinar aimed at farmers with debt or mortgage arrears
The event on farm debt is being hosted by the ICMSA and its president Pat McCormack will chair the event.