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Budget 2027 farm energy asks include 50% biogas grant and electricity VAT cut

With Budget 2027 around the corner, Stephen Robb takes a look at some of the main renewable energy asks ahead of this year’s Budget.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Budget 2027 farm energy asks include 50% biogas grant and electricity VAT cut

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'I hope I never retire': Roscommon farmer, 85, still working with his Massey 135

'I hope I never retire': Roscommon farmer, 85, still working with his Massey 135

FEATURE 9 September 2026

Farmer Writes: Lessons in organisation from Mrs P

Farmer Writes: Lessons in organisation from Mrs P

FARMER WRITES 9 September 2026

Beef management: concentrates at grass, nitrate poisoning and maintenance

Beef management: concentrates at grass, nitrate poisoning and maintenance

Beef management: concentrates at grass, nitrate poisoning and maintenance

MANAGEMENT 29 July 2026

Sheep Management: scald in lambs, weaning preparations and farmyard repairs

Sheep Management: scald in lambs, weaning preparations and farmyard repairs

Sheep Management: scald in lambs, weaning preparations and farmyard repairs

MANAGEMENT 10 June 2026

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Secretary of shows association has van stolen from farmyard

Secretary of shows association has van stolen from farmyard

The Volkswagon Caddy van was taken by masked individuals at around 5am on Wednesday.

NEWS 26 March 2026

Renowned 237ac Skidoo farm on the market in north Dublin

Renowned 237ac Skidoo farm on the market in north Dublin

One of the most productive and versatile agricultural holdings to come to the market in north Co Dublin in recent years, has been launched for sale by Savills.

NEWS 26 March 2026

Unregistered farmers are losing out on VAT

Unregistered farmers are losing out on VAT

With input costs soaring and output prices falling, the flat rate payment to unregistered farmers is not covering the payments made through VAT on purchases.

NEWS 26 March 2026

How these Kilkenny farmers improved water quality in their local waterbodies

How these Kilkenny farmers improved water quality in their local waterbodies

These Kilkenny farmers moved water from poor status to good in just a few years, writes Teagasc’s Deirdre Glynn.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 26 March 2026

Top of the range dry stock farm near Ballymoney

Top of the range dry stock farm near Ballymoney

The closing date for offers on a well-maintained residential farm with plenty accommodation for beef cattle and pigs near Ballymoney is approaching fast, writes Tommy Moyles.

PROPERTY 26 March 2026

Residential farm sells in five lots and makes €1.9m

Residential farm sells in five lots and makes €1.9m

A Co Monaghan farm that came on the market before Christmas was confirmed as sold recently. The farm exceeded it's guide price by almost €5,000/ac, writes Tommy Moyles.

SALES RESULTS 26 March 2026

Residential Co Monaghan farm makes €1.9m

Residential Co Monaghan farm makes €1.9m

A Co Monaghan farm that came on the market before Christmas was confirmed as sold recently. The farm exceeded it's guide price by almost €5,000/ac, writes Tommy Moyles.

PROPERTY 26 March 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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