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Budget 2023: Further extension to Stamp Duty reliefs
Reliefs to Stamp Duty that apply to farmers in certain situations – which were due to expire at the end of this year – have been extended in Budget 2023. Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe announced...
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Extension of young farmer tax reliefs ‘essential’ for generational renewal –...
Macra has said the government’s commitment to the extension of various young farmer tax reliefs to assist is essential to support generational renewal. Speaking after the announcement of Budget 2023,...
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Opinion: Risk management – everyone has to join the party
Risk management was one of the ‘buzz terms’ trotted out by all of the farming organisations in attendance at this year’s National Ploughing Championships in Co. Laois. Teagasc, the Irish Farmers’...
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DAFM confirms winter oilseed rape Recommended List
Two winter oilseed rape varieties have dropped off the Recommended List since 2021 due to seed availability issues, namely Anastasia and Aquila. Varieties appearing on the list for the first time are...
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Study: 64% of farmers now use antimicrobials differently
Almost two in three Irish farmers have already changed how they use antimicrobials and have a positive attitude towards changing their practices further, new research from Safefood has found. More...
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€2.5m dedicated to farm safety and farmer health in Budget 2023
A €2.5 million dedicated farm safety budget will facilitate an expansion of farmer safety, health and wellbeing supports, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine...
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The future of pesticide usage in Ireland
The issue of pesticide usage is one that generates tremendous interest amongst environmental groups and the public at large. Recent years have seen calls for a significant reduction in the use of...
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Agri committee to begin scrutiny of medicated feed and fertiliser bill
The Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine will begin pre-legislative scrutiny of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022 today (Wednesday,...
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Budget 2023 case study: The beef farmer
As the dust settles following the announcement of Budget 2023 yesterday (Tuesday, September 27), farmers will be wondering how it will impact their pocket. The €11 billion budget outlined by Minister...
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Funding boost for Bord Bia and Teagasc in Budget 2023
Both Bord Bia and Teagasc will see their funding increase for next year, following the announcement of Budget 2023 yesterday (Tuesday, September 27). Both agencies will see their funding allocation...
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Budget 2023 case study: The agricultural contractor
Following the announcement of Budget 2023 yesterday (Tuesday, September 27), the farming community is considering how it will affect their finances. The €11 billion budget outlined by Minister for...
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Budget 2023 case study: The dairy farmer
Farmers across the country are still digesting the contents of Budget 2023, which was presented by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue to the Dáil yesterday (Tuesday, September 27). The €11 billion...
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Minister Humphreys opens 13th OECD conference
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) 13th Rural Development Conference has been opened by the Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys today...
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Budget 2023 case study: The sheep farmer
As the content of Budget 2023 continues to be examined, many farmers will be wondering how their finances will be impacted in the coming months. The €11 billion budget presented yesterday (Tuesday,...
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Budget 2023: Suckler and beef farmers ignored – Golden
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National Livestock chair Brendan Golden has claimed that suckler and beef farmers were ignored in Budget 2023. He said that farmers were “not fooled” by Minister...
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Sustainable Use Directive: Change is coming
An ongoing review of the Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) will have a major impact on the future use of pesticides and plant protectant products in Ireland. AnneMarie Dillon is head of the Pesticide...
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‘Work ongoing’ on interim Food Vision beef report – DAFM
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has said that work is continuing on an interim report on the beef sector by the Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group. Under the terms of reference...
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Keeping track of your ram’s performance at breeding
With breeding set to kick off on mid-season lambing flocks in the coming days and weeks, final preparations on farms will be in motion. Most have rams ready and prepped for the weeks ahead and a good...
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Limousin society appoints interim CEO
The Irish Limousin Cattle Society has appointed Dr. Pat Mulvihill as its interim CEO and breed secretary. Dr. Mulvihill has extensive experience in the sector, having previously worked as CEO of...
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Drilling of winter cereals: What are the relevant seed rates?
With drilling of winter cereals having already started, there have been many questions posed about the required seed rates for the different crops and varieties. According to Teagasc crops and potato...
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