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700 farmers apply for Organic Farming Scheme
Darren Carty
The sector continues to grow in prominence with the latest intake bringing participation to over 5,700. Over 5.5% of utilisable agricultural lands are now destined to be farmed organically.
1 December 2024 Tagging
Where to next for the BVD eradication programme?
Huge improvements have been made in reducing the prevalence of BVD over the last decade but farmers now need oversight of what plans are in place to bring it to the next stage
13 November 2024 News
More CAP money, new environmental scheme and derogation - IFA election asks
The IFA has launched its submission to political parties and general election 2024 candidates.
Budget 2025 to have little bearing on farmer vote
The budget is least likely to persuade dairy and tillage farmers' voting preferences.
6 November 2024 News
Changes on way to Rural Social Scheme
The changes come on foot of a review which called for payment and eligibility criteria to be updated in the scheme.
30 October 2024 News
Explainer: changes to farm transfer relief in Budget 2025
Tax specialist Declan McEvoy looks at what the changes to inheritance relief mean for farmers.
16 October 2024 News
All active farmers must be able to avail of farm transfer relief – ICMSA
Further guidance needed to make sure that those farm families in partnerships or companies are not disadvantaged, the ICMSA has said.
11 October 2024 News
Dempsey at Large: budget - a watershed
The second key announcement was the €30m to be given as a top-up to tillage farmers on crops planted for the 2024 (this year's) harvest.
9 October 2024 Viewpoints
Two measures enough for €13/ewe payment – INHFA
Both the INHFA and IFA have called for workable measures in 2025's National Sheep Welfare Scheme.
9 October 2024 News
Farming News: Budget 2025, the EPA on water quality and deer culls
This week, we bring you the latest on Budget 2025 and what it will mean for your farm, while EPA analysis of water quality measures and a breakdown of 2023’s deer cull are also covered.
4 October 2024 Podcast
Agriculture relief changes ‘will hinder farm succession’ - ICMSA
The ICMSA is raising concerns about the proposed changes announced by Minister for Finance Jack Chambers to agriculture and retirement relief under Budget 2025.
4 October 2024 News
Listen: under the bonnet of Budget 2025
The Irish Farmers Journal team discuss the changes announced in Budget 2025 and how they will affect farmers.
4 October 2024 Podcast