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No plans for restrictions on land purchases - McConalogue
Declan O’Brien
The imposition of any restrictions on the sale of land to non-farmers would not be in the interests of farmers, big or small, the minister claimed.
13 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Houses and yards add thousands to tax bills
Initial analysis by DAERA found that 36% of NI farms could be impacted by a new £1m limit on agricultural property relief for inheritance tax.
13 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Big turnout required at UFU Eikon event
The event takes place at 7.30pm on Monday 18 November at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn
Farm families deserve a government that delivers fair prices - McDonald
The Sinn Féin leader said there needs to be much more equity in the food chain, pledged to retain tax reliefs, scrap the carbon tax and oppose Mercosur.
12 November 2024 News
What you need to know about the Kerry deal
Both Kerry Group and Kerry Co-op have issued information on the proposed joint venture.
12 November 2024 News
Meath AD plant seeks farmer investors and claims 18% return
The AD plant, located in Carnaross, Co Meath, is looking for investors, including farmers and co-ops, to invest in the project.
11 November 2024 News
Warning for ‘kneejerk’ inheritance tax plans
Peter McCann reports from a UFU meeting in Limavady addressed by Peter Brown from the Agricultural Law Association
6 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Up to £3m tax relief for jointly owned farms
Peter McCann looks at the various issues for farmers arising from last week's UK autumn budget.
6 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Labour off to a very bad start with farmers
It had been hoped that a new Labour government would bring a level of stability for farming
6 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Inheritance tax change comes with high risk
Letter to Editor From Jason McMinn, Farmgate Consultancy, Co Armagh
6 November 2024 Northern Ireland
UK farmers sign petition to reverse inheritance tax changes
Britain’s National Farmers’ Union (NFU) set up an online petition in response to changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) announced by the British government.
4 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Average inheritance charge in England will be £240,000
The inheritance changes are targeted at private and institutional investors that used land as a vehicle to minimise their tax exposure.
3 November 2024 News