The purpose of the event is to provide information on recent developments across a broad range of areas within the agri sector, including grassland productivity and utilisation, agri-finance including farm loan applications, accounting and tax matters, succession planning and other legal matters. Charlotte Kearney of Granard Farmer’s Mart will open the event and will be followed by the agrifinance speakers: 

• Ciaran Brady of KBG accountants: Ciaran has more than 25 years of experience in advising on tax, accounting and corporate finance matters. In particular, Ciaran will discuss the benefit of incorporation for farmers, tax matters relevant to farm succession planning including the various reliefs available under Irish tax law, farming partnerships and stock relief availability.

• Eamonn O’Reilly of AIB: Eamonn has more than 19 years of experience in the agri-finance sector and is responsible for agri-lending within AIB in the 15 northern counties, Eamonn will share practical advice on the changing dynamics of agri-lending, the agri-loan application process including keys to successful applications, common pitfalls and how they may be overcome.

For any queries in relation to this important event, please contact Paul Belton on 087-6916822. Paul operates as Midland Agri Consultants, serving a large area of the Midlands and North West.