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UK farmer fury over sweeping inheritance tax changes
Amy Forde
Changes to agricultural property relief compromise the liquidity needed for succession planning on farms of all sizes, UK farmers have warned.
30 October 2024 Viewpoints
Potential carbon emissions fines from 2030
A high emissions figure is attributed to agriculture and implies a challenging target for reduction.
23 October 2024 Northern Ireland
RHI tariff rise voted down by MLAs
Economy Minister Conor Murphy said a “substantial uplift” to RHI payments from 1 November 2024 would be an interim step before scheme closure.
ECB cuts interest rates by 0.25%
This is good news for corporates, but it is unclear if it will benefit farmers directly.
17 October 2024 News
Colm McCarthy: Irish data centres an outlier for energy use
Eirgrid, the State company which is ultimately responsible for keeping the lights on, has called a halt to data centre development in the east region.
16 October 2024 Viewpoints
RHI tariff rise is ‘interim step’ before closure
The proposed regulations will see Renewable Heat Incentive payments increase from 1 November 2024.
16 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Legal case leads to RHI sanctions being lifted
The development comes after a successful legal challenge by local lorry and machinery dealership Dennison Commercials Ltd.
16 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Comparison of compact SUVs with a touch of hybrid
The market for compact SUVs is booming and Michael Moroney takes at look at some of the options compared with the best-selling Toyota Yaris Cross.
9 October 2024 Motors
Lidl boss highlights “inadequate” support for agri-food
Two leading stakeholders within Ni's agri-food industry have called for greater government funding to address environmental challenges
9 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Colm McCarthy: Implications of Dublin Airport's passenger cap
If the cap survives, there will indeed be a boost for airports and regional development away from Dublin, but not where the political cheerleaders expect.
9 October 2024 Viewpoints
€8m invested in Kepak Kilbeggan factory
The investment aims to enhance market access, quality and efficiency, while positioning the factory as a central hub for exporting Irish meat.
3 October 2024 News
Editorial: Budget 2025 aimed at wooing farming vote
It’s imperative the Minister keeps his eye on the ball, even with a general election looming.
2 October 2024 Viewpoints