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Agribusiness
Tarrabawn would not be a merger of equals
Lorcan Roche Kelly
The proposed merger of Tipp co-op and Arrabawn makes sense, given a long enough view.
4 September 2024 Pensions & Savings
Regular saving always pays
For farmers, the uneven nature of income can make saving more challenging, writes Lorcan Roche Kelly.
4 September 2024 Viewpoints
Colm McCarthy: no need to risk another boom-bust cycle
In the period leading up to the banking bust of late 2008, the flattering budget numbers proved to be an illusion.
Dairy industry consolidation kicks off in Co Tipperary
Talks currently underway between Tipp co-op and Arrabawn could lead to a merger.
4 September 2024 News
‘No real competition’ for farm loans – Credit Union
AIB, Bank of Ireland, PTSB and the credit unions made presentations at a meeting for farmers who want to transfer merchant/co-op and contractor debt into structured bank credit.
30 August 2024 News
Bank profits soar - but global markets wobble
All the numbers point to a buoyant Irish economy, but it is exposed to events beyond our control.
7 August 2024 News
When debt becomes a real problem
The worst thing to do is to hide from a problem that won’t go away.
31 July 2024 News
The shadow of the property crash is very long indeed
Non-bank lenders and vulture funds are collecting on mistimed investments from 17 years ago
24 July 2024 News
Beyond Meat reportedly in talks to restructure huge debt pile
Investors appear to have run out of patience with loss-making company
21 July 2024 News
Oatly faces its Icarus moment as expansion runs out of road
Swedish oat drink company finds itself in difficult position as previous ambitious growth plans leave legacy of debt
26 June 2024 News
Tirlán cost cutting: a sign of things to come for the industry?
The drive to control costs comes as processors are increasingly under pressure for milk.
26 June 2024 News
Debt levels up at farm service providers
Small businesses must stand up for themselves and complete cash flows.
15 May 2024 Viewpoints