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Agribusiness
Competitiveness of Kerrygold will be impacted by US tariffs – IFA
Amy Forde
The US market is an important outlet and accounts for around 11% of our total food and drink exports, the IFA said.
30 March 2025 Northern Ireland
Half of UK farms pause investment over inheritance tax changes
Some 14% of the 4,000 surveyed say they plan to sell off assets or part of the farm as a result of the changes to tax relief.
28 March 2025 News
Lely opens new base in Kilkenny for southeast farmers
General manager of Lely Kilkenny Michael O’Grady said that “with robotic milking adoption predicted to double over the next five years, we felt the time was right to make the investment now".
Inspections to target machinery safety next week
In the five-year period between 2020 and 2024, 28 people were killed in vehicle-related incidents on farms, with 12 of those associated with tractors.
28 March 2025 News
News Podcast: mart trade, anger over TB proposals and designations
On this week’s podcast, the IFA reacts to “shambolic” TB proposals, planning under way for nature restoration plan and booming trade in marts.
28 March 2025 News
Department proposal to curb cow sales to stem TB spread
The Department has also proposed the “mandatory disclosure” of TB herd risk category at the point of sale for all sales.
27 March 2025 News
ACRES anger as 9,300 still owed money
'Minister Heydon recognises the frustration and difficulty for farmers who remain to be paid', a spokesperson for the minister said.
26 March 2025 News
Massive reduction in calf slaughter this year
Farmers are banned from slaughtering calves under eight weeks of age since last year.
26 March 2025 News
Minister warns dog owners of financial devastation of dog attacks
National awareness campaign to remind dog owners of their responsibilities at lambing time.
24 March 2025 News
First key meeting to inform nature restoration plan to take place
Once it has gone through public consultation, Ireland must submit the nature restoration plan to the European Commission by 1 September 2026.
24 March 2025 Climate and environment
Forest owners should maximise the salvage value of trees – Minister
The Minister encouraged all stakeholders in the selling and buying of timber to engage constructively to ensure that the prices agreed are transparent.
23 March 2025 Forestry
New Zealand trials bulk tank TB test with Enfer
New Zealand is the first country to try to use bulk tank milk test in a national TB management programme.
22 March 2025 News