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Agribusiness
US expert warns of potential trade flashpoints in the coming weeks
Lorcan Roche Kelly
Key dates are the introduction of steel and aluminium tariffs this week and reciprocal tariffs on 2 April.
5 March 2025 News
Agricultural tax relief back in the spotlight
The Department of Finance is now engaging with farm sector stakeholders regarding the controversial amendments.
4 March 2025 Climate and environment
€1bn investment in forestry and rewetting needed to reduce emissions - CCAC
The joint report with the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council revealed that Ireland is the worst performing country in the EU in terms of CO2 equivalent emissions per person.
Leydon appointed ifac’s head of growth and agri-food consulting
Leydon joined ifac in 2018 as the firm’s head of food and agribusiness to develop the group’s agri-food consultancy offerings.
10 February 2025 News
The future of the Irish Farm Centre
I see that the Land Development Agency has snapped up the 3.79ha Royal Liver site, near the Irish Farm Centre, for an undisclosed sum.
5 February 2025 Dealer
Farmers say red tape is the biggest challenge
IFAC’s 2025 Irish Farm report finds that farmers are overall more positive about the future than they were in 2024, but regulations are an issue for 60% of those surveyed. Phelim O’Neill reports
15 January 2025 News
What can be done for Irish farming's labour shortage
As the need for employees on Irish farms continues to grow, 2023 Nuffield Ireland Scholar Gillian Willis shares some tips from her recent Nuffield research on people management.
1 January 2025 Feature
Finance Bill gives clarity on active farmer test for inheritance
Transitional period introduced to allow farmers get arrangements in place to meet conditions.
10 October 2024 News
Details of inheritance tax changes will be key
The announcement of an active farmer rule has caused consternation.
9 October 2024 News