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No legal framework to use cattle as loan security

Donal Whelton, head of agriculture at AIB discussed the potential of chattel mortgages and Irish debt levels at last week's IGA dairy conference in Cork.

NEWS 14 January 2026

No legal framework to use cattle as loan security

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New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

Farm debt has halved on 2009 levels – AIB

Farm debt has halved on 2009 levels – AIB

NEWS 27 November 2025

Over €575,000 owed to farmers by Asba Meats

Over €575,000 owed to farmers by Asba Meats

Over €575,000 owed to farmers by Asba Meats

NEWS 7 November 2025

Women cultivating their futures on farms

Women cultivating their futures on farms

Women cultivating their futures on farms

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 October 2025

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Asba Meats needs to ‘consider its future’ – judge

Asba Meats needs to ‘consider its future’ – judge

Ennis District Court hears Shannon-based Asba Meats is over €330,000 in debt.

NEWS 10 September 2025

CAB sells Kilkenny farmer’s Dublin property for €750,000

CAB sells Kilkenny farmer’s Dublin property for €750,000

Cattle were also seized from the Kilkenny man’s farm in 2017 over unpaid taxes.

NEWS 10 September 2025

Colm McCarthy: rosy revenue projections may trap Sir Keir Starmer

Colm McCarthy: rosy revenue projections may trap Sir Keir Starmer

The rate of economic growth is not a policy instrument at the command of governments.

VIEWPOINTS 10 September 2025

Production resumed at Asba facilities in Co Clare

Production resumed at Asba facilities in Co Clare

Receiver says Asba Meats has ceased trading due to its insolvency

NEWS 10 September 2025

Farmer borrowing drops in 2025

Farmer borrowing drops in 2025

Strong incomes are allowing farmers in several sectors to fund growth from cashflow.

NEWS 10 September 2025

Receiver appointed to Asba Meats

Receiver appointed to Asba Meats

Deloitte has been appointed as receiver to the Clare-based processor.

NEWS 10 September 2025

Dempsey at Large: investment reluctance

Dempsey at Large: investment reluctance

As we come up to the end of 2025, the overall debt level of the sector (food processing is not included) will be about €2.6 bn.

VIEWPOINTS 10 September 2025

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Welcome to the 2026 Millstreet SFM Show

Welcome to the 2026 Millstreet Spring Farm Machinery Show at the Green Glens Arena.

Welcome to the 2026 Millstreet SFM Show

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