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Unregistered farmers are losing out on VAT

With input costs soaring and output prices falling, the flat rate payment to unregistered farmers is not covering the payments made through VAT on purchases.

NEWS 14 May 2026

Unregistered farmers are losing out on VAT

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Public lands should be used for greenways – ICMSA

Public lands should be used for greenways – ICMSA

NEWS 13 May 2026

Tipperary farmer to become new ifac chair

Tipperary farmer to become new ifac chair

NEWS 15 April 2026

IFA seeks immediate suspension of carbon tax

IFA seeks immediate suspension of carbon tax

IFA seeks immediate suspension of carbon tax

NEWS 6 March 2026

Renewables progress not reflected in bills

Renewables progress not reflected in bills

Renewables progress not reflected in bills

RENEWABLES 4 March 2026

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Rise in number of farm manager apprentices

Rise in number of farm manager apprentices

Since it's inception in 2023, the number of students enrolled in the farm manager apprenticeships has been rapidly increasing.

NEWS 9 November 2025

Managing the people in the farm business

Managing the people in the farm business

Strong farm performance starts with good people at its core. How those people are treated during the busy spring time matters, writes Daire Cregg

MANAGEMENT 9 November 2025

Communication is the key to good labour relations

Communication is the key to good labour relations

Flexible work times and short commutes make farm work an attractive option for many people.

NEWS 9 November 2025

Twenty-six tax tips for 2026 to maximise savings for farmers

Twenty-six tax tips for 2026 to maximise savings for farmers

It is essential to keep up to date on the latest changes in taxation legislation.

PENSIONS & SAVINGS 9 November 2025

From the ground up: couple with non-farming backgrounds build 500-cow herd

From the ground up: couple with non-farming backgrounds build 500-cow herd

Daire Cregg previews next month's IGA conference, where David Fogarty and Katie O'Toole will be speaking on their journey into managing a farm business.

MANAGEMENT 9 November 2025

Minister called on to deliver three-year plan for succession

Minister called on to deliver three-year plan for succession

ICMSA has said that the myth that farming was a way of life is not going to cut it with a generation who were going to opt for a career, farming or other, based on income and free time.

NEWS 9 November 2025

Managing people on Irish dairy farms

Managing people on Irish dairy farms

Looking forward to this years event, Daire Cregg discusses another one of the panel discussions that will be taking place at Dairy Day 2025.

DAIRY DAY 9 November 2025

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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