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Department reminds farmers to spread lime before deadline
James Hanly
The Liming Programme was introduced by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue in spring 2023.
11 October 2024 News
Expand ACRES to improve biodiversity - CCAC
The report outlined that national-level monitoring of farmland biodiversity is needed, as well as the expansion of the ACRES scorecard approach.
9 October 2024 Schemes
ACRES momentum 'lost at local level'
Four public meetings were held across two weeks for farmers in the ACRES Burren Aran area, with separate clinics held on each of the islands.
Use budget money to close out BVD scheme – IFA
In Budget 2025, Minister Paschal Donohue announced €10m in funding for additional animal health measures including a possible IBR vaccination and advice program.
9 October 2024 News
The 15 October deadline looming for fertiliser closing stocks
It is a legal requirement for farms to declare closing stocks, including a ‘nil’ declaration, with submissions required to be submitted online.
9 October 2024 Schemes
Case studies: how the budget will impact farmers’ bottom line in each sector
Tax specialist Declan McEvoy takes a look at how Budget 2025 will impact farmers’ bottom line in different sectors and circumstances.
2 October 2024 News
Income tax band will increase by €2,000
This means that PAYE workers can earn up to €44,000 before they start to pay the higher 40% income tax rate.
2 October 2024 News
More still needs to be done in Budget 2026 - INHFA
The Government announced it is to continue with the Sheep Welfare Scheme and increase funding to farmers by €5/ewe.
1 October 2024 News
VAT rebate to increase in 2025
The rate of the VAT rebate for unregistered farmers will be 5.1% in 2025.
1 October 2024 News
Most common reasons ACRES NPI applications were rejected outlined
The director of the Breifne, Leinster and Munster-south Connacht ACRES co-operation zones stated that training is under way to help improve the approval rate for NPI applications.
30 September 2024 Climate and environment
Minister must ensure no hold-ups with payments due - IFA
Cash flow challenges are mounting across all sectors, underlining the need for swift payments, the IFA's rural development chair has said.
27 September 2024 Letters
Two payment options for dairy farmers in NI
Within the next couple of years, the majority of milk in NI will be paid for mainly on the basis of solids content
25 September 2024 Northern Ireland