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Colm McCarthy: economic is trong, but warning light flashes

Along with the Central Bank and the ESRI, the Fiscal Council has also been urging caution.

VIEWPOINTS 21 January 2026

Colm McCarthy: economic is trong, but warning light flashes

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

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

PENSIONS & SAVINGS 7 January 2026

New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

Teagasc to clamp down in recruitment and spending

Teagasc to clamp down in recruitment and spending

Teagasc to clamp down in recruitment and spending

NEWS 4 December 2025

Accountants ‘flat out’ dealing with succession

Accountants ‘flat out’ dealing with succession

Accountants ‘flat out’ dealing with succession

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 December 2025

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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 3 September 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 3 September 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 3 September 2025

New pension scheme will place a 'significant add-on' cost on farmers with staff

New pension scheme will place a 'significant add-on' cost on farmers with staff

From 1 January a new auto-enrolment pension scheme will come into force. Farmers with employees will have to contribute to the pension scheme.

NEWS 3 September 2025

Is it time for a land commission?

Is it time for a land commission?

Thirty-one recommendations are contained in the Government's succession plan report, but when will we see implementation of any of the new initiatives?

DEALER 3 September 2025

Pensions are the best long-term savings plan

Pensions are the best long-term savings plan

Saving for retirement can be complex, and farmers need to be aware of new rules coming at the start of 2026.

PENSIONS & SAVINGS 3 September 2025

Pensions and wills: some practical steps to get started

Pensions and wills: some practical steps to get started

Thousands of farmer have no will and no pension. Here are some tips on how to get started on what can seem like an overwhelming task.

NEWS 3 September 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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