Debt

Farm debt has halved on 2009 levels – AIB

The levels of debt held by the farm sector continues to decline from its 2009 high-point.

NEWS 27 November 2025

Farm debt has halved on 2009 levels – AIB

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Over €575,000 owed to farmers by Asba Meats

Over €575,000 owed to farmers by Asba Meats

NEWS 7 November 2025

Women cultivating their futures on farms

Women cultivating their futures on farms

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 October 2025

Asba Meats needs to ‘consider its future’ – judge

Asba Meats needs to ‘consider its future’ – judge

Asba Meats needs to ‘consider its future’ – judge

NEWS 20 October 2025

CAB sells Kilkenny farmer’s Dublin property for €750,000

CAB sells Kilkenny farmer’s Dublin property for €750,000

CAB sells Kilkenny farmer’s Dublin property for €750,000

NEWS 13 October 2025

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Colm McCarthy: rosy revenue projections may trap Sir Keir Starmer

Colm McCarthy: rosy revenue projections may trap Sir Keir Starmer

The rate of economic growth is not a policy instrument at the command of governments.

VIEWPOINTS 3 September 2025

Production resumed at Asba facilities in Co Clare

Production resumed at Asba facilities in Co Clare

Receiver says Asba Meats has ceased trading due to its insolvency

NEWS 3 September 2025

Farmer borrowing drops in 2025

Farmer borrowing drops in 2025

Strong incomes are allowing farmers in several sectors to fund growth from cashflow.

NEWS 3 September 2025

Receiver appointed to Asba Meats

Receiver appointed to Asba Meats

Deloitte has been appointed as receiver to the Clare-based processor.

NEWS 3 September 2025

Dempsey at Large: investment reluctance

Dempsey at Large: investment reluctance

As we come up to the end of 2025, the overall debt level of the sector (food processing is not included) will be about €2.6 bn.

VIEWPOINTS 3 September 2025

Twenty ways to spend €20,000: debt repayment

Twenty ways to spend €20,000: debt repayment

In a series looking at investment opportunities for Irish dairy farmers, Daire Cregg delves into the pros and cons of paying down debt early.

NEWS 3 September 2025

Athenry Mart in legal battle with Asba Meats

Athenry Mart in legal battle with Asba Meats

The Irish Farmers Journal understands that the case relates to monies owed to the mart by Asba Meats.

NEWS 3 September 2025

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