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Beware of ‘hidden costs’ with farm shops, farmers warned
Noel Bardon
There are hidden costs associated with setting up a farm shop that must be considered, a Teagasc technologist has said.
24 July 2024 Consumer
Legal query: can I redirect assets under a will to try qualify for agri reliefs?
When property is left to you unexpectedly, there can be scope to redirect assets under a will to try qualify for agri tax reliefs, writes Aisling Meehan.
17 July 2024 Editorial
Editorial: That phishing text got me hook, line and sinker
If it seems too good to be true, then it’s probably a scam, as Ciara Leahy found out.
Consumer: is the new Short-Term Tourist Letting register a self-catered mess?
Aligning with new European regulations on short-term rental data collection; Ireland's new registration system could lead to thousands of self-catering closures, writes Janine Kennedy.
17 July 2024 Consumer
Quality Assurance needs farmer buy-in
Quality Assurance is a core requirement to supply the highest value customers for Irish beef, but farmers need to see the value in euros to be persuaded to do more.
14 July 2024 News
Lamb price cuts must stop - IFA
Price cuts of over 20% or nearly €40/lamb in the space of just a few weeks have been experienced by sheep farmers.
12 July 2024 News
What are the legal aspects of switching loans for better interest rates?
When switching farm loans, there are some legal aspects you need to consider which will cost time and money, writes Aishling Meehan.
10 July 2024 Consumer
Ireland’s €14.5bn food exports in danger - ASA
The ASA has said that Ireland is facing a potential loss of between 750,000 and 1m hectares of food producing farmland.
8 July 2024 News
McDonald’s drops McPlant in US
McDonald's customers reject the beef replacement McPlant burger in favour of the real thing.
5 July 2024 News
What to do when you need to make an insurance claim
We take a look at what you and insurers are obliged to do when the worst happens.
3 July 2024 Insurance
Consumer: 'Cruel Summer' for hotel prices
Major music acts are taking to the stage this summer, but with some hotels charging double for rooms, these concerts are becoming unaffordable for many, writes Ciara Leahy.
26 June 2024 Consumer
Waterford-based AD developer sold to European platform
The acquisition by Heygaz Biomethane - the European platform created by Infravia Capital Partners - is subject to approval by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
24 June 2024 Renewables