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More still needs to be done in Budget 2026 - INHFA
James Hanly
The Government announced it is to continue with the Sheep Welfare Scheme and increase funding to farmers by €5/ewe.
1 October 2024 News
Budget 2025 in figures for farmers
An overview of the main payments and reliefs for farmers in Budget 2025.
1 October 2024 News
€5/ewe payment boost in Sheep Welfare Scheme
Farmers participating in the Sheep Welfare Scheme and the Sheep Improvement Scheme will see the level of support increase from €20 to €25 per ewe in 2025.
Budget 2025 falls short for key farm sectors - IFA
The association has cautiously welcomed budget commitments on the RZLT, a rise in the rate of flat-rate VAT rebates and inheritance thresholds.
1 October 2024 News
Commitment to farm income stability ‘step in right direction’ - ICOS
The society is responding to Minister for Finance Jack Chambers’ announcement that the Government will work with the Department of Agriculture to combat income volatility in time for Budget 2026.
1 October 2024 News
€30m for tillage crops welcome, but questions remain
The tillage sector will receive a welcome €30m cash injection in Budget 2025.
1 October 2024 News
Government ‘did not deliver’ measures against farm income volatility - ICMSA
The ICMSA has been responding to the announcements made in Budget 2025 and has welcomed the extension to a number of reliefs to 2027.
1 October 2024 News
‘Once-off handout’ fails young farmers – Macra
The Irish voluntary rural youth organisation has responded to the measures announced in Budget 2025.
1 October 2024 News
Budget 2025: everything farmers need to know
Tune into the Irish Farmers Journal's live blog, where the news team brings you the latest news and views from Budget 2025.
1 October 2024 News
INHFA calls for tax-free allowance for environmental schemes
The association stated that funding under ACRES and the new Eco-scheme should be “be disregarded for tax purposes.”
1 October 2024 News
Budget 2025: what to look out for
A scheme for the forgotten farmers, an IBR programme and details on tillage funding are expected in the budget announcement.
1 October 2024 News
Added financial incentive needed for dairy calf-to-beef farmers
Extra demand for land and uncertainty in the Netherlands for future calf exports are reasons why incentives are needed for dairy calf to beef farmers according to Bandon Mart manager Sean Dennehy.
30 September 2024 Markets