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Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland ‘remaining central’ to UK agri-food supply chain - UFU
James Hanly
The annual Northern Ireland Food and Drinks Processing Report published by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, showed the sector’s turnover rose by 11% from 2021 to 2022.
2 April 2025 Northern Ireland
UFU president not giving up on IHT change
William Irvine has said UK farm organisations will continue to campaign for changes to proposed inheritance tax reforms.
2 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Don’t bet the farm on inheritance tax change
To date, senior Labour politicians have appeared unsympathetic to concerns raised by farmers.
Walsh Mushrooms expanding UK production with new €12m farm
The mushroom growing farm will be built around seven miles from its distribution depot in the Vale of Evesham, Worcestershire, in the West Midlands region of England.
2 April 2025 News
Half of UK farms pause investment over inheritance tax changes
Some 14% of the 4,000 surveyed say they plan to sell off assets or part of the farm as a result of the changes to tax relief.
30 March 2025 Northern Ireland
Legal expert sees no hope of inheritance tax change
Agricultural solicitor Stuart Maggs spoke to Peter McCann about the planned changes to inheritance tax rules in the UK.
26 March 2025 Northern Ireland
Chore no more, it’s a way of life for the ‘lawndads’
Looking after your garden isn’t just a job, people take a lot of pride in their lawn and garden maintenance, for many it has become an obsession, writes Sarah McIntosh.
19 March 2025 Gardening
Planning calf accommodation to future proof your farm
Calf housing is becoming ever more popular on farms looking to future proof the business while reducing labour, writes Martin Merrick.
5 March 2025 Buildings
Work permits ‘fiasco’ stunting growth of horticulture sector
Growers raised their concerns to the Minister of State with responsibility for horticulture Michael Healy-Rae at the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) horticulture and potato growers' meeting.
25 February 2025 News
Labour costs dent growth on vegetable farms
Agronomist and horticultural consultant, John Hogan made the comment while speaking at the Commercial Market Opportunities in Organic Vegetable Production conference in Backweston, Co Kildare.
19 February 2025 News
Treasury refuses to back down on inheritance tax
The farmer representatives reportedly suggested other tax raising measures, instead of the planned £1m limit on agricultural and business property relief.
19 February 2025 Northern Ireland
Healy-Rae and IFA discuss €4m storm damage to horticulture sector
The meeting had been brought forward to discuss the impact of storm Éowyn, which left many operators in the commercial horticulture sector facing huge structural repair bills and stock loss.
13 February 2025 News