Investments
Letters to the Editor on 06 Oct 2021
Letter from farmer disappointed by allocation from Glanbia reserve pool
‘I was told that I should be grateful for what I got.’Name & details with the Editor
Anne Finnegan on 08 Sep 2021
€1bn investment in climate action projects announced by ISIF
Recognising the urgency of the climate challenge and the opportunities for Irish businesses, ISIF has announced a €1bn fund for climate actions.
Ellen Durkin on 08 Sep 2021
Approval for all farmers in most recent TAMS tranche
The average weekly payments of €1.2m are set to continue, and applicants are advised to make payment applications soon.
Peter McCann on 01 Sep 2021
Tier 2 grant interests 900 NI farmers
A total budget of £12m could be made available for the scheme, although DAERA has not officially confirmed that a new tranche of Tier 2 will proceed
Aidan Brennan on 11 Aug 2021
Dairy Management: grass management, investments and have your say on CAP
This week we look at grazing management, milking equipment, the importance of sensible investment and having your say on CAP.
Donal Magner on 04 Aug 2021
Redundancies and short-time as contractors remain vulnerable
Forestry contractors are feeling the pain caused by licence delays, according to Michael Moroney, CEO of the Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 27 Jul 2021
Minister announces review of TAMS costs
The cost of building materials and sheds has sky-rocketed in recent times.
Niall Hurson on 16 Jul 2021
Bog rewetting pencilled in for €108m from EU recovery fund
Ireland being the only EU country whose economy grew last year has been awarded a very small proportion of the overall fund.
Donal Magner on 14 Jul 2021
Realising the value of your forest
A new scheme is offering upfront lump sums and an annual income throughout the forest rotation. Donal Magner reports.
Noel Bardon on 29 Jun 2021
ICMSA calls for revised TAMS costs for all 2021 applicants
The chair of the ICMSA farm and rural affairs committee has urged Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to apply revised TAMS reference costs to all TAMS applications approved this year.
Darren Carty on 25 Jun 2021
100% of eligible applications approved for TAMS tranche 21
In announcing the approvals Minister Charlie McConalogue said approving 100% of applications was not possible in previous tranches due to budgetary constraints.
Barry Cassidy on 25 Jun 2021
Warnings that commercial farmers will lose out in CAP deal
The ICMSA and ICOS have raised concerns about the level of payment convergence that is set to be introduced in the next CAP.
Aidan Brennan on 23 Jun 2021
Dairy Management: grass growth, accounts and insurance
Aidan Brennan outlines some of the dos and don'ts for farmers experiencing a reduction in grass growth rates.
Darren Carty on 16 Jun 2021
Watch: new sheep shed transforms farm infrastructure in Roscommon
The shed built at the end of 2020 has been integral in allowing Shane Moore to expand flock numbers while not interfering with off-farm employment.
Amy Forde on 16 Apr 2021
KBC Bank looks to exit Irish market with loan sale to Bank of Ireland
On Friday, KBC Bank announced it had entered into talks with Bank of Ireland, which could result in the latter acquiring all of KBC's performing loan assets and liabilities.
Lorcan Allen on 14 Apr 2021
Carbery eyes potential acquisitions to fuel further growth
The west Cork dairy co-op, Carbery, has come through 2020 in sound financial health. Jack Kennedy and Lorcan Allen report.
Niall Hurson on 26 Mar 2021
Beef farmers have lowest engagement level with advisers - report
The study concluded that dairy farmers engaged the most with professional advisers overall.
Lorcan Allen on 10 Mar 2021
Exclusive: concerns over Davy handling of Kerry Co-op shares
An investigation by the Irish Farmers Journal has highlighted major concerns within Kerry Co-op about how Davy stockbrokers may have handled the grey market for its shares. Lorcan Allen reports.
Lorcan Allen on 03 Mar 2021
Beyond Meat reports €40m losses for 2020
The US maker of plant-based alternatives to burgers, sausages and chicken nuggets racked up net losses of more than €40m last year.
Lorcan Allen on 03 Mar 2021
FBD reports €4.4m underwriting loss for 2020 following High Court ruling
FBD Insurance has reported a much stronger result than expected for its 2020 financial year.