Records
Peter McCann on 24 Feb 2021
Free software still meets digital VAT rules
The use of bridging software for filing VAT returns will still be allowed when Making Tax Digital rules change in April 2021
Siobhán Walsh on 27 Jan 2021
Maize imports hit records in November, going over 200,000t
Overall maize imports are currently over 300,000t behind 2018 and over 200,000t behind 2019.
Peter McCann on 13 Jan 2021
Slurry export deadline is 31 January
The form is available on DAERA online services
Andy Doyle on 06 Jan 2021
Tillage Management: a wetter year, but not by much
This is an important time of the year for planning out the year ahead and to analyse crop and product options.
Niall Hurson on 06 Jan 2021
Over 1,000 cattle reported missing or stolen in 2020
Animals aged between 12 and 24 months were the most common to have gone missing.
Peter McCann on 30 Dec 2020
Farmland supply tightens in Northern Ireland
The amount of agricultural land advertised for sale in NI during 2020 was down by 1,545 acres.
Peter McCann on 30 Dec 2020
HMRC cancels penalties for late tax returns
HMRC states that the aim is still to get as many people as possible to complete self-assessment tax returns before the end of January.
Lorcan Allen on 09 Dec 2020
ICMSA records operating surplus of €155,000 for 2019
The ICMSA reported income of €1.5m and expenditure of just under €1.4m in 2019 to leave it with a €155,000 operating surplus.
Darren Carty on 09 Dec 2020
Department reminding farmers to submit Nitrates records
Slurry export forms, temporary animal movement records and rental agreement forms must be returned where applicable by the 31 December 2020.
Andy Doyle on 09 Dec 2020
Tillage Management: cold and wet bring the season to an end
With soil temperatures well down and lots of rain in the forecast it is now time to put away machinery until close to the end of January.
Darren Carty on 04 Dec 2020
Department reminding farmers to submit nitrates records
Slurry export forms, temporary animal movement records and rental agreement forms must be returned where applicable by 31 December 2020.
Darren Carty on 29 Nov 2020
Time to ensure compliance with stocking rate limits
Farmers at risk of exceeding the upper limit of 170kg organic nitrogen per hectare, or 250kg organic N/ha where availing of a derogation, have only until the end of the year to submit relevant records
Darren Carty on 16 Nov 2020
The record-keeping side of B&B movements and shed rental agreements
This week’s print feature looked at B&B and shed rental costs. Here, we look at what needs to be followed to remain compliant with Department regulations.
Barry Cassidy on 04 Nov 2020
Department records €79m underspend in 2019
The Department had budgeted to spend €1.345bn last year but spent €1.246bn, with falls in forestry spending but increases for beef and investment schemes.
Darren Carty on 23 Oct 2020
Derogation farmers get extended deadline for slurry export records
The Department of Agriculture says that due to unprecedented circumstances this year, the nitrates division will continue to accept records up to and including 31 December.
Letters to the Editor on 14 Oct 2020
Letter: thanks to those who kept records pre-ICBF
"Without the information that breed societies had been recording long before ICBF, we wouldn’t be where we are today" – Aisling Neville, Tullamore, Co Offaly.
Peter McCann on 02 Sep 2020
RHI audits to be completed next year
Inspections of all Renewable Heat Incentive accredited biomass boilers in NI will be completed by the end of March 2021.
Shane Murphy on 02 Sep 2020
Blue Texels top €1,200 in Carrick
Females proved to be in high demand at the second Irish Blue Texel sheep society's annual sale.
The Dealer on 26 Aug 2020
Milk - the fuel of Korean popstars
South Korean pop stars might seem like unlikely advocates for the dairy industry.
David Wright on 19 Aug 2020
Johne’s Disease plan part of Red Tractor
NI farmers can sign up to a voluntary scheme developed by animal health and welfare NI