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Twelve people died in farming incidents in 2024
Rachel Donovan
Agriculture accounted for the highest number of work-related fatalities in 2024 despite having a mere 4% share in the workforce.
7 January 2025 News
ICSA demands Minister to rethink dribble bar grant aid under TAMS
Many farmers with smaller tractors, heavier soils or hilly farms simply cannot operate a trailing shoe because of its weight and the ground conditions, ICSA president Seán McNamara has said.
7 January 2025 News
Weather conditions are having a 'serious impact' on farmers - IFA
It is vital that full resources are made available nationally and locally to clear roads and restore and maintain services, the IFA has said.
Gardaí investigating fire at Galway stud farm
Horan Stud Farm has been the target of three fires in the past 14 months. This time, a horse died and another is in a critical condition.
7 January 2025 News
Farmers clear road for Tipperary funeral
The act of goodwill brought the Tipperary village together and made the roads “cleaner than they ever were before”.
6 January 2025 News
Would you like to take part in From the Tramlines?
The Irish Farmers Journal is currently looking for farmers to take part in From the Tramlines for 2025.
5 January 2025 From the Tramlines
Review into legal age to drive a tractor
The RSA is reviewing the age limit for driving a tractor and is considering the introduction of a driving test.
1 January 2025 News
Dear Miriam: I don’t need house visits, how can I stop them from checking in?
A man who doesn't appreciate a local lady calling in to check on him every week asks Miriam for advice on how to end the arrangement.
1 January 2025 Ask Miriam
Piggery goes to the market
A 230 sow integrated pig unit has recently come on the market in south Wexford. The farm contains modern buildings, is in good condition and located in a noted tillage area, writes Tommy Moyles.
1 January 2025 For Sale
€2.2m for 102ac land exceeds price
Described as an exceptional farm in a strong vein of fertile land in Co Meath, the 102ac non-residential holding exceeded expectations at auction, writes Tommy Moyles.
1 January 2025 Sales results
Modern dairy farm is a once in a lifetime offer
An opportunity to purchase a 216ac non-residential farm in east Cork has presented itself. This will be a sale to keep an eye on, writes Tommy Moyles.
1 January 2025 For Sale
Two-thirds of Irish farmers against UK inheritance tax
These survey respondents believe changes to UK inheritance tax thresholds - where tax relief is capped at £1m (€1.2m) – should not be introduced in Ireland.
1 January 2025 News