Finance

Livestock rate of VAT must be reduced in Budget 2027 - Kenny

Deputy Martin Kenny said that non-VAT-registered farmers have been unfairly penalised financially this year as a result of the Government’s budget decisions last year.

NEWS 24 September 2026

Livestock rate of VAT must be reduced in Budget 2027 - Kenny

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Money Mentor: childminding income and tax relief explained

Money Mentor: childminding income and tax relief explained

MONEY MENTOR 23 September 2026

The Cultivate loan has made a huge impact to our lives

The Cultivate loan has made a huge impact to our lives

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 17 September 2026

Financing the Future of Irish Farming

Financing the Future of Irish Farming

Financing the Future of Irish Farming

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 17 September 2026

Agricultural Relief: what it is and why does it matter to farm families?

Agricultural Relief: what it is and why does it matter to farm families?

Agricultural Relief: what it is and why does it matter to farm families?

FEATURE 17 September 2026

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Money Mentor: 'am I taxed on the income from my solar panels?'

Money Mentor: 'am I taxed on the income from my solar panels?'

The tax treatment of payments for surplus electricity can be confusing. Ifac's Marty Murphy explains the rules around solar income.

CL-IFJHOME 2 September 2026

Tánaiste hints at favourable tax measures for generational renewal in Budget 27

Tánaiste hints at favourable tax measures for generational renewal in Budget 27

Additionally, the Minister for Agriculture said he is determined to make progress on the tax side of things in the upcoming budget for 2027.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Bank of Ireland announces discounted loans for drought-affected farmers

Bank of Ireland announces discounted loans for drought-affected farmers

The discounted working capital loan aims to assist farmers to manage their higher-than-usual operating costs.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Farmer sold dairy herd without telling his wife, court told

Farmer sold dairy herd without telling his wife, court told

The farmer said that he is at his “wit’s end” since his marriage with his wife ended. Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 2 September 2026

New chief operations officer appointed at Teagasc

New chief operations officer appointed at Teagasc

Valerie Farrell has been working with Teagasc for the last 21 years and will take over from Alan Phelan, who is set to retire.

NEWS 2 September 2026

CCPC reports surge in faulty goods complaints

CCPC reports surge in faulty goods complaints

More than 22,000 consumers contacted the CCPC helpline in the first half of the year with a consumer issue or complaint

CONSUMER 2 September 2026

Money Mentor: ‘can I claim through the farm for my energy bills?’

Money Mentor: ‘can I claim through the farm for my energy bills?’

With energy costs continuing to rise, many farmers are asking whether household bills can be claimed as a farm expense.

MONEY MENTOR 2 September 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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