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Over 90% of NI farms below £5m tax limit

The findings come from an assessment of available data by the Irish Farmers Journal which builds on a report that was published by DAERA last year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 31 December 2025

Over 90% of NI farms below £5m tax limit

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Farmer views: 'crucial to retain the derogation'

Farmer views: 'crucial to retain the derogation'

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Young farmer takes up the mantle of broccoli growing

Young farmer takes up the mantle of broccoli growing

NEWS 24 September 2025

Where will pig, poultry and cattle manure go when tillage is gone?

Where will pig, poultry and cattle manure go when tillage is gone?

Where will pig, poultry and cattle manure go when tillage is gone?

NEWS 9 September 2025

Tillage in need of cash injection, says IFA

Tillage in need of cash injection, says IFA

Tillage in need of cash injection, says IFA

NEWS 27 August 2025

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Dairy incomes more than doubled in 2024

Dairy incomes more than doubled in 2024

Of the 15,131 dairy farmers surveyed, it found that the average family farm income was €108,189, up from around €50,000 last year, but down from 2022’s record of €157,600.

NEWS 1 January 1970

My Farming Week: Philip O’Leary and Aileen Sheehan, Whitechurch, Co Cork

My Farming Week: Philip O’Leary and Aileen Sheehan, Whitechurch, Co Cork

On this edition of My Farming Week, we spoke to Philip O’Leary and Aileen Sheehan from Co Cork who won the 2024 Dairygold milk quality and sustainability award.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Dairy sector needs to grasp succession nettle

Dairy sector needs to grasp succession nettle

The long hours worked on dairy farms, the better pay and employment conditions available off farm and income volatility, are some of the reasons why young people are slow to commit to dairying.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Limited land supply sees lease prices hold

Limited land supply sees lease prices hold

The trend of limited supply of new ground coming on the land leasing market appears to be country wide according to auctioneers.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Letter to the Editor: the risks involved in leasing land

Letter to the Editor: the risks involved in leasing land

'A lot of dairy farmers who own their own land, may have expanded with leased land, in these changing times'. - Michael Molloy, Co Kildare

LETTERS 1 January 1970

'The end of this chapter' - Carlow farmer sells his cows

'The end of this chapter' - Carlow farmer sells his cows

Jamie Kealy will sell his award-winning dairy herd next Wednesday, and he explains why to Pat O'Toole.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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