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Northern Ireland
Up to £3m tax relief for jointly owned farms
Peter McCann
Peter McCann looks at the various issues for farmers arising from last week's UK autumn budget.
23 October 2024 News
Bank willing to meet farmers face-to-face
Farmers were critical of the online lending application system, but Susan Maher of Bank of Ireland said meetings are available, but by appointment only
21 October 2024 News
ECB interest rate reductions must benefit farmers - IFA
The European Central Bank has announced another interest rate cut by a quarter of one percent.
Dairy Management: winter milk and managing cashflow
Silage quality is the main determinant of how much concentrate feed needs to be fed to winter milking herds this winter.
16 October 2024 Management
Cashflow fears may be confirmed this week
The massive cash injection that BISS payments represent was never more needed, by farmers and by the people they trade with and owe money to.
16 October 2024 Dealer
Money Mentor: should I lease or buy my new tractor on hire purchase?
In this week's Money Mentor we take a look at how leasing compares to purchasing with farm machinery?
16 October 2024 Money Mentor
Young farmers looking for farms
Aidan Brennan chats with two members of the Future Vision group looking to enter the sector.
2 October 2024 Grass & feeding
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
Total farm debt remains stable in NI
The figures cover bank loans and overdrafts only, so the likes of asset finance and merchant credit is not included.
25 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Taoiseach must pause plans to increase water charges - IFA
Increasing water charges at this time will exacerbate an already difficult cashflow situation on farms, IFA president Francie Gorman has said.
24 September 2024 Letters
BOI loans of up to €500,000 available to Arrabawn suppliers
Bank of Ireland has launched its new Enviroflex partnership with Arrabawn Co-op.
24 September 2024 News
Apple for agriculture: how €14bn could be spent on farming
With the tax dispute between Ireland, Apple and the European Union settled, everyone is looking for a slice of the Apple pie, writes James Hanly.
22 September 2024 News