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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 15 April 2026

AI threatens job loss in farming and forestry

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New working group set up for agri contracting sector

New working group set up for agri contracting sector

NEWS 7 April 2026

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

VIEWPOINTS 1 April 2026

Colm McCarthy: economy is strong, but warning light flashes

Colm McCarthy: economy is strong, but warning light flashes

Colm McCarthy: economy is strong, but warning light flashes

VIEWPOINTS 21 January 2026

New farm grant to open in early 2026

New farm grant to open in early 2026

New farm grant to open in early 2026

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 December 2025

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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 23 July 2025

Non-VAT registered farmers to lose out on millions with top-up cut - ICOS

Non-VAT registered farmers to lose out on millions with top-up cut - ICOS

The VAT top-up for farm sales will reduce from 5.1% to 4.5% in January in a move that ICOS has warned will cost farmers millions.

NEWS 23 July 2025

Colm McCarthy: predictions for future population growth

Colm McCarthy: predictions for future population growth

The State will have to find revenue elsewhere, and fairly soon if the corporation tax bonanza begins to dry up.

VIEWPOINTS 23 July 2025

Minister tried ‘very, very hard’ for farm income volatility tool in Budget 2026

Minister tried ‘very, very hard’ for farm income volatility tool in Budget 2026

Department of Agriculture officials and officials from the Department of Finance “worked through proposals” on an income volatility tool in the months ahead of the budget.

NEWS 23 July 2025

Lump sum payments for both young and old farmers recommended

Lump sum payments for both young and old farmers recommended

A total of 31 recommendations are contained in the Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming report.

NEWS 23 July 2025

Farm tax reliefs worth over €20m due to expire

Farm tax reliefs worth over €20m due to expire

Three agricultural tax reliefs are due to expire at the end of 2025 if Government does not extend them as part of the budget.

NEWS 23 July 2025

Exchequer budget expands by €7.9bn

Exchequer budget expands by €7.9bn

Government spending set to hit €116.6bn in 2026, according to Summer Statement

NEWS 23 July 2025

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Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

James O’Reilly is a tillage farmer based in north Kilkenny, near a village called Ballyragget.

Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

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