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Northern Ireland
UK farmers sign petition to reverse inheritance tax changes
James Hanly
Britain’s National Farmers’ Union (NFU) set up an online petition in response to changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) announced by the British government.
31 October 2024 News
Tightening of agri relief changes delayed to allow for consultation
An Taoiseach addressed a major IFA farming and food summit on Thursday.
30 October 2024 Northern Ireland
UK farms to face huge inheritance tax bills
A tax-free threshold of £1m will be available to agricultural properties, with a 20% tax rate applying to the value of assets after that.
McConalogue brings treats to Macra's Halloween party
The grant aid for a second robot was a popular, if niche announcement, while the pledge to open ACRES to new entrants will have wider appeal.
30 October 2024 Dealer
Long-standing Cork IFA member Breeda Horgan wins Paddy Fitzgerald Award
Cork’s Breeda Horgan from Cork helped farm families fight evictions during her decades-long contribution to the IFA.
29 October 2024 News
Five farmer wellbeing events to take place around the country
The events - being held in Kildare, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick and Meath - are tailored to farmers and members of farm families.
14 October 2024 News
€184m of advance ANC payments begin
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue commenced the payments of €184m to the 87,149 farmers in the scheme.
18 September 2024 News
New protocol agreed for farm inspections in Kilkenny
The protocol comes following negotiations between Kilkenny Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) and Kilkenny County Council in recent weeks.
12 September 2024 News
Lack of experience driving teenagers away from farms
That’s the view of 2023 National Dairy Council (NDC) and Kerrygold Quality Milk Award winner John Macnamara, who was speaking at a recent farm walk on his farm in Co Limerick.
12 September 2024 News
Green Party leader wants to retain derogation
Green Party leader and Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman commended the decrease in fertiliser use by farmers in 2023.
5 September 2024 News
MEPs must be ‘collective voice’ for farm families - Tirlán
The main issues discussed in the meeting at Ballyragget plant were the importance of retaining the nitrates derogation beyond 2025 and the position of Ireland’s farming, dairy and grain sectors.
30 August 2024 News
Marts to raise funds for Life Beyond
Donations are being sought to help raise funds for the Life Beyond programme.
28 August 2024 Northern Ireland