Amatino Partners are hosting the next Farmer's meeting in the Westenra Hotel in Monaghan on Tuesday the 5th of April at 8.30pm. All farmers are welcome to this free meeting. To book a place call 04784955 or text 0876171957.

Speakers include:

Des Lowry, Amatino Partners “Tax & Succession Planning”

 
Proposed tax changes could impact severely on the farming community. Des will provide advice on succession planning for your farm to ensure you are protected now for the future.

As farm incomes improve Des will also look at methods of managing your accounting affairs to minimise your income tax liabilities, including incorporating your farm business into a company.

Brendan Quigley, Agricultural Consultant “Single Payment Applications & Derogation”

Brendan will explain the Single Payment Application process and advise farmers on ways to maintain payment entitlements. He will also discuss the changes to Nitrate Regulations in October 2010 with regard to Derogation.

Shane McElroy, Vet “Calf Health & Colostrum”

Calf health is of upmost importance to all dairy and livestock farmers. Shane will discuss how calf health and colostrums have a profound effect on the future performance of calves.