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Safety around slurry stores: the grants available and how to qualify
Martin Merrick
Not all investments require planning permission, while several areas surrounding slurry storage qualify for a 60% grant rate for all farmers.
17 May 2023 News
Tax breaks sought for vacant farmhouse sales
A meeting of TDs and senators has heard that tax breaks are required to encourage farmers to offload vacant farmhouses on their land.
17 May 2023 News
Prices ‘going up’ for vacant farmhouses
Farmers could receive a “nice boost” for selling a vacant farmhouse on their lands, says the IPAV.
Group water schemes excluded from fees waiver
The water connection fee waiver only applies to houses connected to a water and wastewater supply provided by Irish Water/Uisce Éireann.
10 May 2023 News
Costly development levies and water connection charges dropped for rural houses
Construction materials have increased by 35% since January 2021, putting pressure on the viability of developments.
3 May 2023 News
New land tax map: check if your farm is liable
Some farmers could discover that their land has been deemed liable for the tax for the first time.
2 May 2023 News
Infrastructure a key link in the chain of attracting young people
A safe and enjoyable working environment is just one of the necessities if we are to try and tempt younger people back to agriculture.
26 April 2023 Infrastructure
Up to €70,000 grant for derelict houses
The Government agreed on Tuesday 25 April to expand the Croí Conaithe Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme.
26 April 2023 News
Data-sharing application raises farmer hackles
Serious reservations have been expressed by the farm organisations in relation to an application by the Department of Agriculture to share farmers' data.
26 April 2023 Dealer
Cabinet agrees on higher grant aid for vacant home scheme
The Government agreed on Tuesday 25 April to expand the Croí Conaithe Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme.
25 April 2023 News
Understanding your TAMS III application
Martin Merrick details some of the key details that farmers should know when making their TAMS III application.
19 April 2023 Buildings
Poultry housing order lifted in NI
A poultry housing order has been in place across NI since November 2022.
19 April 2023 Northern Ireland