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Spotlight on non-farmers buying land

Government has been advised that several EU member states have already moved to restrict the sale of farmland to those not actively farming.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Spotlight on non-farmers buying land

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First digital income tax deadline approaches

First digital income tax deadline approaches

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

Tax officials aware VAT anomaly could be turning farmers away from marts

Tax officials aware VAT anomaly could be turning farmers away from marts

NEWS 27 July 2026

New laws considered in bid to rein in non-farmers from land market

New laws considered in bid to rein in non-farmers from land market

New laws considered in bid to rein in non-farmers from land market

NEWS 24 July 2026

Why financial planning for farm families is simpler than you think

Why financial planning for farm families is simpler than you think

Why financial planning for farm families is simpler than you think

NEWS 22 July 2026

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Ex-IFA chair Alo Mohan’s €32m poultry VAT damages claim thrown out

Ex-IFA chair Alo Mohan’s €32m poultry VAT damages claim thrown out

A poultry farmer’s bid to seek €32m from the State over his claim that he suffered damages for refusing to engage in VAT fraud has been struck out.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Colm McCarthy: can all Ireland's racecourses survive?

Colm McCarthy: can all Ireland's racecourses survive?

HRI provides generous grants for prize money from the Horse and Greyhound Fund, split 80/20 in favour of horse racing and the destination of the tax on betting.

VIEWPOINTS 1 July 2026

The five biggest succession challenges facing farm families

The five biggest succession challenges facing farm families

Succession is stalling because the key issues are not being addressed early enough or at all, writes Donal Riordan, head of FBD Life and Pensions.

NEWS 1 July 2026

'Plan early, plan often' on farm succession - ifac

'Plan early, plan often' on farm succession - ifac

Marty Murphy, head of tax at ifac, outlines the importance of putting a succession plan and will in place as early as possible.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Dairy farmers find no success in appealing Revenue VAT claim-back refusals

Dairy farmers find no success in appealing Revenue VAT claim-back refusals

The Tax Appeals Commission has sided with Revenue in two recent VAT claim-back appeals taken by dairy farmers who invested in milking parlour equipment.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Gardaí seize tractor with no insurance or tax

Gardaí seize tractor with no insurance or tax

Gardaí said they stopped the "vehicle after the driver decided to take a sudden detour on seeing the roads policing checkpoint ahead".

NEWS 1 July 2026

Fuel excise cuts to be reversed gradually

Fuel excise cuts to be reversed gradually

Full taxes and levies will be restored on a phased basis between September and December.

NEWS 1 July 2026

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