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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 24 September 2026

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

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Heydon appeared to 'throw in towel' on increased CAP budget – Kenny

Heydon appeared to 'throw in towel' on increased CAP budget – Kenny

NEWS 18 September 2026

Enough money in food chain to pass more back to farmers - Kenny

Enough money in food chain to pass more back to farmers - Kenny

NEWS 16 September 2026

Sinn Féin worried Minister Heydon is ‘very confused’ on CAP

Sinn Féin worried Minister Heydon is ‘very confused’ on CAP

Sinn Féin worried Minister Heydon is ‘very confused’ on CAP

NEWS 16 September 2026

Non-farmer use of land to avoid wealth tax 'needs to be shut down' - Sinn Féin

Non-farmer use of land to avoid wealth tax 'needs to be shut down' - Sinn Féin

Non-farmer use of land to avoid wealth tax 'needs to be shut down' - Sinn Féin

NEWS 15 September 2026

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Spotlight on Bord Bia’s spending from 2025

Spotlight on Bord Bia’s spending from 2025

Bord Bia identified €1.2m in non-compliant procurement in 2025, representing 2.1% of its total supplier expenditure of €56m, the agency said.

NEWS 16 June 2026

Bord Bia has 'serious questions' to answer over non-compliant spending – Kenny

Bord Bia has 'serious questions' to answer over non-compliant spending – Kenny

Deputy Martin Kenny also called for an update from Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon on the 22 recommendations made in the review into Bord Bia’s board governance, which was published in June.

NEWS 16 June 2026

Prepare for a fodder crisis as 'Europe has no feed to spare' - Sinn Féin

Prepare for a fodder crisis as 'Europe has no feed to spare' - Sinn Féin

The current winter will differ from 2018 crisis as Europe's fodder supplies dwindle, just like Ireland's, Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny has said.

NEWS 16 June 2026

Minister says he won’t stand for Bord Bia QA schemes being undermined

Minister says he won’t stand for Bord Bia QA schemes being undermined

Deputy Martin Kenny cited the new Bord Bia farmer’s forum, established following the sit in, stating it was “a positive advancement on things”.

NEWS 16 June 2026

VAT change costs farmers €61.5m

VAT change costs farmers €61.5m

Change in flat-rate addition for non-VAT registered farmers has provided a windfall for Government, Minister for Finance admits.

NEWS 16 June 2026

Sharp fall in numbers receiving forestry money

Sharp fall in numbers receiving forestry money

The overall number of forestry owners in receipt of payments has fallen by over 2,000 or 19% in just four years.

NEWS 16 June 2026

Sinn Féin calls for poultry litter trading ban to be removed

Sinn Féin calls for poultry litter trading ban to be removed

A prohibition on the movement of poultry litter from the North to the south was introduced earlier this month.

NEWS 16 June 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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