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TDs, senators back farmers in Common Agricultural Policy land eligibility row

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TDs, senators back farmers in Common Agricultural Policy land eligibility row

TDs and senators have broadly agreed with farmers that the confusion around land eligibility guidelines in this crucial first year of a new Common Agricultural Policy is “entirely unacceptable”.

Agri schemes must be made a top priority, groups tell Coveney

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Agri schemes must be made a top priority, groups tell Coveney

Macra weekend to mix fun with serious debates

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Macra weekend to mix fun with serious debates

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Macra conference to focus on new era of the CAP

Farming primed for era of change

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Farming primed for era of change

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Rented land will play a big role in any expansion

Carbery share model would boost expansion

Ireland’s dairy expansion goals would be hugely boosted if more co-ops adopted the active farmer-owned shareholding model used by Carbery, according to an agri-business consultant.

Thu, 14 Jun, 2012

Survey indicates 59% increase in sheep flock

Sheep farmers are on course to lead the way in Irish farming expansion.

Thu, 14 Jun, 2012

€50m available under scheme for protection of environmental areas

FARMERS can avail of a new €50 million fund geared towards the protection of areas of high environmental value.

Thu, 29 Apr, 2010

Agricultural consultants want level playing field in industry

Agricultural consultants are demanding that the playing field in their industry be levelled.

Fri, 05 Mar, 2010

Early retirement beckons for 170 farmers

THE EASY chair beckons for about 170 farmers who made applications after Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith re-opened the Early Retirement Scheme (ERS) last September.

Thu, 11 Feb, 2010

Receiving a CPO one of the most stressful things around, say authors

THE arrival of a compulsory purchase order (CPO) is one of the most stressful events a family is likely to experience in its lifetime.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2008

Scheme suspension ‘leaves farmers without pension’

FARMERS have been left without farm or pension by last week’s suspension of the early retirement scheme, according to the Agricultural Consultants Association (ACA).

Thu, 23 Oct, 2008

Farming sector urged to think safety

MEMBERS of the Agricultural Consultants Association were urged by Forestry Minister Mary Wallace at their annual general meeting in Athlone last night to remind their clients to think safety.

Sat, 08 Mar, 2008

REPS farms must cut back from full stock rate

FULLY stocked REPS farmers must reduce their nitrogen fertilisation from 3.78 bags of CAN to 2.33 bags per acre, to comply with the new Nitrates Regulations which take effect from February 1.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2006

ACA says 25% will change or give up in 2005

ONE farmer in four will change their system of farming or give up farming altogether in 2005, predicts Agricultural Consultants Association President Paddy Fitzsimons.

Thu, 16 Dec, 2004

20% CGT on all entitlement sales

PROCEEDS from the sale of entitlements will be subject to 20% Capital Gains Tax on the entire sum, according to the ACA Farmers’ Handbook, 2005, as the entitlements are deemed to have no base cost.

Thu, 16 Dec, 2004

Scheme can aid leisure industry in countryside

THROUGH REPS 3 farmers can bring the gift of holiday relaxation to Ireland’s workforce, which is under increasing pressure in the Celtic Tiger boom.

Thu, 05 Aug, 2004

ACA broadly welcomes CAP reform

CHANGES in the Common Agricultural Policy will refocus producers on quality cost-efficient production, said the Agricultural Consultants Association (ACA).

Tue, 09 Sep, 2003

EU gravy train set to stop for Irish farmers

WHEN Bertie Ahern starts to sound warnings about the future of agriculture and the declining EU subsidy regime, it is time to start taking this issue seriously.

Wed, 14 May, 2003

Talks bid to end row at farm offices

Crucial talks are to be held today in a bid to resolve the seven-week-old dispute over promotional opportunities at Department of Agriculture and Food offices.

Tue, 13 May, 2003

Agri-sector must ‘prepare for change’

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern has urged the agriculture and food sectors to prepare for a more competitive and challenging environment that will also offer greater opportunities.

Mon, 12 May, 2003

Conference on farm businesses

Dublin: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern will formally open a national farm business conference called "Coping with Change" in Leopardstown Pavilion, Co Dublin, on May 10.

Wed, 23 Apr, 2003

Mapping out a new plan for REPS applications process

PLANS for a simplification of the Rural Environment Protection Scheme (REPS) application process were announced at the national ploughing championships.

Thu, 03 Oct, 2002