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Exchequer budget expands by €7.9bn

Government spending set to hit €116.6bn in 2026, according to Summer Statement

NEWS 23 July 2025

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Colm McCarthy: risks to the world economy amid conflict

Colm McCarthy: risks to the world economy amid conflict

VIEWPOINTS 18 June 2025

Poultry broilers removed from flat-rate addition scheme

Poultry broilers removed from flat-rate addition scheme

POULTRY 18 June 2025

Colm McCarthy - Restraint on spending needed

Colm McCarthy - Restraint on spending needed

Colm McCarthy - Restraint on spending needed

VIEWPOINTS 28 May 2025

Multiple break-ins at Dundonald House

Multiple break-ins at Dundonald House

Multiple break-ins at Dundonald House

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 May 2025

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Farmers to be celebrated during National Cultivate Week

Farmers to be celebrated during National Cultivate Week

Cultivate is an initiative of a group of credit unions across 175 locations in Ireland that provides short- to medium-term loans built specifically for the growing needs of its farming members.

NEWS 1 October 2024

Agricultural tax relief back in the spotlight

Agricultural tax relief back in the spotlight

The Department of Finance is now engaging with farm sector stakeholders regarding the controversial amendments.

NEWS 1 October 2024

Farm funding protected in draft Stormont budget

Farm funding protected in draft Stormont budget

Funding allocations made to Departments for the next financial year have been set out by Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 October 2024

Delay farm transfer relief changes welcomed by IFA and ICMSA

Delay farm transfer relief changes welcomed by IFA and ICMSA

IFA farm business chair Bill O’Keeffe said the IFA was keen to ensure that agricultural relief was targeted towards genuine farmers.

NEWS 1 October 2024

Green light for £57m NI genetics scheme

Green light for £57m NI genetics scheme

Participation in the new genetics programme will be a requirement for cattle farmers to claim future support in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 October 2024

Details of inheritance tax changes will be key

Details of inheritance tax changes will be key

The announcement of an active farmer rule has caused consternation.

NEWS 1 October 2024

Budget 2025 in figures for farmers

Budget 2025 in figures for farmers

An overview of the main payments and reliefs for farmers in Budget 2025.

NEWS 1 October 2024

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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