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Money mentor: ‘I’m finanically behind, yet working harder than ever’

Farming is unpredictable, but your finances shouldn't be. Knowing your numbers is the first step towards regaining control.

MONEY MENTOR 24 June 2026

Money mentor: ‘I’m finanically behind, yet working harder than ever’

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Is contract rearing a viable alternative to leasing?

Is contract rearing a viable alternative to leasing?

L2 24 June 2026

Get holiday-ready with top tips for smooth travel

Get holiday-ready with top tips for smooth travel

CONSUMER 17 June 2026

Money Mentor: where should cautious savers put their money?

Money Mentor: where should cautious savers put their money?

Money Mentor: where should cautious savers put their money?

MONEY MENTOR 17 June 2026

Will retaining the farmhouse affect any farm transfer?

Will retaining the farmhouse affect any farm transfer?

Will retaining the farmhouse affect any farm transfer?

L2 10 June 2026

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Money Mentor: leasing land - formalise it or keep it in the family?

Money Mentor: leasing land - formalise it or keep it in the family?

Breaking down the impact of leasing your land to a neighbour.

MONEY MENTOR 20 May 2026

My milk price is holding up – but am I actually making money?

My milk price is holding up – but am I actually making money?

Unsure if you're actually making money or just keeping busy? How to get clarity on your farm finances

MONEY MENTOR 20 May 2026

'I've worked the farm for years but own nothing'

'I've worked the farm for years but own nothing'

Many family farms operate informally under joint herd numbers without clear legal agreements.

L2 20 May 2026

Money Mentor: will Revenue take half if I wind up my tillage farm?

Money Mentor: will Revenue take half if I wind up my tillage farm?

Careful planning and available reliefs may significantly reduce the final bill when closing a farm company.

MONEY MENTOR 20 May 2026

Heydon told to cut Department's budget by €26m for 2027

Heydon told to cut Department's budget by €26m for 2027

The Department of Agriculture is facing a budget cut of €26m for 2027 in order to help fund the Department of Education.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Are digital subscriptions draining your finances?

Are digital subscriptions draining your finances?

The UK government is set to introduce new measures to clamp down on subscription traps. Should Ireland do the same?

CONSUMER 20 May 2026

Colm McCarthy: shuffling civil servants around is not a policy

Colm McCarthy: shuffling civil servants around is not a policy

The Public Spending Code has subsequently been abandoned for all practical purposes and there is no system of oversight for large capital projects.

VIEWPOINTS 20 May 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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