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CAP payments v State pensions

"I would say "hands off pensioners' CAP payments." – Marian Dalton, Co Carlow

LETTERS 29 April 2026

CAP payments v State pensions

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CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

NEWS 16 April 2026

EU looks for farmer pension system to be set-up

EU looks for farmer pension system to be set-up

NEWS 25 March 2026

Farmers on pensions should get TAMS or ACRES, but not BISS - Hansen

Farmers on pensions should get TAMS or ACRES, but not BISS - Hansen

Farmers on pensions should get TAMS or ACRES, but not BISS - Hansen

NEWS 3 February 2026

Colm McCarthy: economy is strong, but warning light flashes

Colm McCarthy: economy is strong, but warning light flashes

Colm McCarthy: economy is strong, but warning light flashes

VIEWPOINTS 21 January 2026

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New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

The recent change to agricultural and business relief for inheritance tax in the UK reduces potential tax bills for large farms.

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 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 5 November 2025

Teagasc to clamp down in recruitment and spending

Teagasc to clamp down in recruitment and spending

The Teagasc grant from the Department of Agriculture for pay, non-pay and pensions has been set at €165.5m for 2026.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Accountants ‘flat out’ dealing with succession

Accountants ‘flat out’ dealing with succession

David Wright reports from a UFU event on the main changes announced in the autumn budget

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 November 2025

Colm McCarthy: predictions for future population growth

Colm McCarthy: predictions for future population growth

The State will have to find revenue elsewhere, and fairly soon if the corporation tax bonanza begins to dry up.

VIEWPOINTS 5 November 2025

Farming News Podcast: farmer pensions and D-day for derogation

Farming News Podcast: farmer pensions and D-day for derogation

The IFA’s nitrates derogation meeting, scheme payment rate cuts and farmer pensions all feature on this week’s Farming News Podcast.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Pensions could be ‘swept away’ under Fair Deal scheme

Pensions could be ‘swept away’ under Fair Deal scheme

Galway IFA held a meeting on the Fair Deal scheme and pensions in Athenry last week.

NEWS 5 November 2025

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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