Farmers in the North West are up in arms over the new stamp duty tax
Farmers in the North West are up in arms about the new stamp duty announced in this week’s budget. Stamp duty on commercial land was increased from 2% to 6% in Tuesday Budget. This move…
Head of the Killybegs Fisherman’s Organisation; ‘disappointed but not surprised’
The head of the Killybegs Fisherman’s Organisation say he is ‘disappointed but not surprised’ after recent talks in London that will be resulting in a reduction in the amount of mackerel that can be caught.…
INHFA says the government is reneging on previous agreements
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association President says that the government is reneging on previous agreements. Following Budget 2018 speech on Tuesday by Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohue, farmers have been left annoyed by a…
Budget: Farmers concerned over Earned Income Tax Credit
With Budget 2018 announced today, a number of measures affecting farmers have been addressed. While the IFA welcomes most of the measures introduced today, there is concern over the Earned Income Tax Credit. Donegal IFA…
Farmers have until Saturday the 14th of October to apply for slurry extension
Farmers wishing to avail of the recently announced extension for slurry spreading must apply by Saturday, the 14th of october. The news has been welcomed by many organisation and TD’s, however concern is being raised…
Farmers hoping a number of their issues will be addressed in budget
Farmers are hoping a number of their issues will be addressed in tomorrow’s budget. Tomorrow afternoon at 1pm, The Minister for Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, will deliver his Budget 2018 speech. The IFA lobbied…
INHFA calls on government to halt closure of rural post offices
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association is calling on the government stop the closure of rural Post Offices for the next five years. The INHFA says that new contracts propsed by An Post will see…