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Heydon told to cut Department's budget by €26m for 2027

The Department of Agriculture is facing a budget cut of €26m for 2027 in order to help fund the Department of Education.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Heydon told to cut Department's budget by €26m for 2027

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Colm McCarthy: shuffling civil servants around is not a policy

Colm McCarthy: shuffling civil servants around is not a policy

VIEWPOINTS 20 May 2026

Revenue set for €4m VAT windfall from mart sales

Revenue set for €4m VAT windfall from mart sales

NEWS 6 May 2026

ICOS demands change to flat rate VAT top-up

ICOS demands change to flat rate VAT top-up

ICOS demands change to flat rate VAT top-up

NEWS 6 May 2026

Clarity on timeline for 2026 farm payments

Clarity on timeline for 2026 farm payments

Clarity on timeline for 2026 farm payments

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

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Cut to VAT rate discriminating against marts – ICOS

Cut to VAT rate discriminating against marts – ICOS

"Marts must not be discriminated against. Non-VAT registered farmers must not be financially penalised," ICOS has said.

NEWS 17 December 2025

AI threatens job loss in farming and forestry

AI threatens job loss in farming and forestry

The adoption of AI could lead to job losses of up to 5.7% among agricultural, forestry, and fishery labourers.

NEWS 17 December 2025

New working group set up for agri contracting sector

New working group set up for agri contracting sector

Following an FCI meeting last week with Government ministers, a Farm Contracting Working Group has been established and will comprise of representatives from relevant stakeholder organisations.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Colm McCarthy: oil and gas prices will not return to pre-crisis levels fast

Colm McCarthy: oil and gas prices will not return to pre-crisis levels fast

A continuation of the subsidies beyond the end of May is openly contemplated.

VIEWPOINTS 17 December 2025

Colm McCarthy: economy is strong, but warning light flashes

Colm McCarthy: economy is strong, but warning light flashes

Along with the Central Bank and the ESRI, the Fiscal Council has also been urging caution.

VIEWPOINTS 17 December 2025

New farm grant to open in early 2026

New farm grant to open in early 2026

The original aim within DAERA was to launch the £40m Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme by the end of 2025.

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 December 2025

New year VAT change to cost farmers millions

New year VAT change to cost farmers millions

The decision was made by the Department of Finance and will be effective from 1 January 2026, as currently included in the incoming Finance Bill.

NEWS 17 December 2025

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