SOME POSITIVES IN BUDGET 2021, BUT BREXIT LOOMS LARGE FOR FARMING
IFA Budget 2021 report available here. Reacting to the Budget, IFA President Tim Cullinan acknowledged the renewal of essential tax reliefs and the equalisation of the self-employed tax credit with the PAYE credit and the continued funding of farm schemes. “We fully accept the challenges facing the State from COVID-19, but we have a further […]
IFA WILL OPPOSE ANY LAND GRAB BY THE NEXT GOVERNMENT
IFA President Tim Cullinan has said that proposals in the FF-FG document, ‘to facilitate negotiations’ on the formation of a new Government, to take private property from citizens and pay less than the market value will be strongly resisted by IFA, farm families and property owners.
TEAGASC REPORT HIGHLIGHTS SEVERE INCOME VARIATION ACROSS FARM ENTERPRISES
IFA President Joe Healy said the main message to be taken from the Teagasc Outlook Conference on farm incomes in Dublin today is that there are severe income variations across different farm enterprises with beef, sheep and tillage under significant income pressure.
BUDGET 2020: GOVERNMENT MUST SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH OF IRELAND’S AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
Launching the IFA pre-Budget Submission – FARMING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE – in Dublin today (Wed), IFA President Joe Healy said a progressive Budget 2020, that supports Irish farmers to develop sustainably is imperative, given the immediate threats and long-term challenges facing the sector.
MERCOSUR ‘SELL OUT’ EXPLAINED
Find out about the latest update on the Mercosur trade negotiations.
National Budget Issues
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Brexit and Trade
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CAP Reform
IFA engages with all European political institutions & organisations to ensure strong representation of Irish farmers’ interests in the CAP
Budget Reports
IFA provides a summary of the main Budget decisions affecting agriculture and farm families each year, including changes in expenditure taxation and social welfare measures.
Farm Income Review
IFA’s annual Farm Income Review presents economic and statistical analysis on farm incomes for the year in question and over a number of recent years.
Value of Agriculture
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Recent Submissions
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