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Farmers ‘let down’ by current government - Wicklow election candidate
James Hanly
Independent Shay Cullen made the statement as he announced his bid to win a seat in the next Dáil.
7 November 2024 News
Farm succession report due mid-2025
The commission on generational renewal in farming is to hold public and stakeholder consultation on its work.
3 November 2024 News
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.
Delay farm transfer relief changes welcomed by IFA and ICMSA
IFA farm business chair Bill O’Keeffe said the IFA was keen to ensure that agricultural relief was targeted towards genuine farmers.
1 November 2024 News
News Podcast: UK inheritance taxes, TB and the Taoiseach on farming
On this week’s show, we look at sweeping changes to UK inheritance tax rules, TB vaccines and hear what the Taoiseach had to say at the IFA’s food and farming conference.
1 November 2024 News
UK farmer fury over sweeping inheritance tax changes
Changes to agricultural property relief compromise the liquidity needed for succession planning on farms of all sizes, UK farmers have warned.
31 October 2024 News
UK farms to face huge inheritance tax bills
A tax-free threshold of £1m will be available to agricultural properties, with a 20% tax rate applying to the value of assets after that.
30 October 2024 Northern Ireland
The five big issues in the 2024 General Election
With a general election campaign now looming, what are the issues that will dominate the debate around farming and food production? We take a look at the likely farming flashpoints on doorsteps.
23 October 2024 News
Generational renewal conversation needs to include young women
When it comes to farm succession young women need to be looked on as equals to their male counterparts, Maura Farrell of the University of Galway has said.
11 October 2024 News
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
NI succession planning scheme launched
The new succession scheme is being delivered by farming charity, Rural Support
9 October 2024 Northern Ireland