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Farm Business News

2013-05-14

TEAGASC REPORT HIGHLIGHTS NEGATIVE IMPACT OF BAD WEATHER AND FARM SCHEME CUTS ON FARM INCOMES

Commenting on today’s publication of the Teagasc National Farm Income figures for 2012, IFA President John Bryan said that the main reasons for the drop of 15% in average farm income were the dreadful weather conditions, and the impact of continued cuts by Government to farm schemes.

2013-05-13

MANDATORY INCREASE IN SELF-EMPLOYED PRSI MUST BE REJECTED - BRYAN

IFA President John Bryan has said that any proposal for a mandatory increase to PRSI for the self-employed would place an unfair additional cost on self-employed workers and must be rejected.

2013-04-26

MINISTER MUST EXTEND TRANSPORT SCHEME TO MARTS AND MERCHANTS

IFA President John Bryan has criticised the decision of the Department of Agriculture not to extend the transport subsidy scheme on imported fodder to livestock marts and private merchants, in order to alleviate the fodder crisis across the country.

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Key Taxation Issues for Farm Businesses in 2012
The IFA Farm Business Committee has developed a comprehensive set of taxation proposals for farming in 2012. IFA has met with the Department of Finance to discuss the proposals. The proposals deal with the themes of farm transfer, land mobility and investment in farming. Click here to read more.

Guidelines for loan applications

The application process for bank credit has become more detailed and onerous in recent years. To assist farmer borrowers in this process, this site contains links to relevant information, including:
• Links to the common agri- application form that has been developed by AIB, Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank.
• Guidelines on making a farm credit application.
• A link to the Credit Review Office.

Credit Record Sheet

Farm Credit Assistance
IFA Farm Business Committee is committed to providing the information, resources and support to help farmers deal with their situation and give guidance on professional support. IFA is providing a Confidential Helpline to assist farmers with financial difficulties: 1890 924 853. A Credit Record Sheet is available to download which will allow IFA Officers assist farmers with their individual credit case.
Please click here to download the IFA Credit Record Sheet

Land Leasing

Click here to download the IFA Newsletter on Land Leasing

Click here to download Master Land Lease

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Spouse Partnerships - see IFA information on this and SW124 form

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