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Money Mentor: how do I prepare for a fodder shortage in winter?

Concerned about the winter ahead? Philip O'Connor, Ifac's head of farm support, explains how to plan on the fodder front.

MONEY MENTOR 14 October 2026

Money Mentor: how do I prepare for a fodder shortage in winter?

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Expert tips to boost security at your home and farm during winter

Expert tips to boost security at your home and farm during winter

CONSUMER 14 October 2026

Farmers can apply for AIB loans from €25,000 to €3m under expanded scheme

Farmers can apply for AIB loans from €25,000 to €3m under expanded scheme

NEWS 14 October 2026

Money Mentor: how can I help to buy a starter home for my kids?

Money Mentor: how can I help to buy a starter home for my kids?

Money Mentor: how can I help to buy a starter home for my kids?

MONEY MENTOR 7 October 2026

Would an electric car work in rural Ireland? Five things to check before buying

Would an electric car work in rural Ireland? Five things to check before buying

Would an electric car work in rural Ireland? Five things to check before buying

CONSUMER 30 September 2026

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Money Mentor: why is my tax bill rising when my costs are up on the farm?

Money Mentor: why is my tax bill rising when my costs are up on the farm?

Higher calf and feed costs won't necessarily reduce this autumn's tax bill. Ifac's Philip O'Connor explains why farm tax works a year behind and what questions you should ask your accountant.

MONEY MENTOR 17 September 2026

'Cattle are great, but the chickens pay the bills'

'Cattle are great, but the chickens pay the bills'

Despite a high initial investment, poultry is a viable option and offers a good lifestyle, farmers told the Irish Farmers Journal.

NEWS 17 September 2026

'Flat rate farmers are not disadvantaged', Revenue tells Oireachtas

'Flat rate farmers are not disadvantaged', Revenue tells Oireachtas

The flat rate scheme is designed to reduce the administrative burden for farmers by allowing unregistered farmers to be compensated on an overall basis for VAT, Niall O'Sullivan explained.

NEWS 17 September 2026

Livestock rate of VAT must be reduced in Budget 2027 - Kenny

Livestock rate of VAT must be reduced in Budget 2027 - Kenny

Deputy Martin Kenny said that non-VAT-registered farmers have been unfairly penalised financially this year as a result of the Government’s budget decisions last year.

NEWS 17 September 2026

Money Mentor: childminding income and tax relief explained

Money Mentor: childminding income and tax relief explained

Ifac’s Marty Murphy explains how childminding income can affect tax relief and outlines upcoming Tusla changes that childminders need to know about.

MONEY MENTOR 17 September 2026

The Cultivate loan has made a huge impact to our lives

The Cultivate loan has made a huge impact to our lives

At the foot of the Slievereagh Mountains in Co Limerick, Louise Rennie operates a beef finishing enterprise around her job and a busy family life.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 17 September 2026

Financing the Future of Irish Farming

Financing the Future of Irish Farming

Declan Roche, Finór Finance CEO, talks about its key role in supporting investment across the agri sector.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 17 September 2026

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Planning ahead for a smoother housing season

How a tight calving pattern, careful weaning and vaccination help Eoin Glynn manage pneumonia risk.

Planning ahead for a smoother housing season

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