Agri-Business
The average Irish farmer is 58 years old. The land will outlast them but without a plan, so will the silence around who gets the farm.
Dairy
Dairygold has highlighted the significance of Ireland's ageing farming population and that many family farms have no formal succession plan.
Farmers in the East Limerick and North Cork region are being invited to a talk aiming to help them plan for the future of their farm.
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Succession represents “one of the most significant challenges facing Irish...
N.Ireland
“DAERA is asleep at the wheel and has failed to deliver a dedicated support package for young farmers,” said Carla Lockhart MP.
Agri Politics
Simon Harris, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, recently outlined some tax relief options available for family run farms.
Payments are due to issue in the coming weeks to eligible applicants under the Succession Planning Advice Grant.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued an update on key information and dates for farm partnerships in 2026.
Rural Life
Teagasc has shared advice on retirement, focusing on asset transfer, pensions, and state supports such as the Fair Deal Scheme.
Dairygold has launched a farm succession programme for new, expanding and retiring milk suppliers.
A survey of vet practice owners shows that 43% have no successor planned, despite steady consolidation and corporate activity in the sector.
A key deadline for the Succession Planning Advice Grant is fast approaching. While applications...
Fonterra has launched a new two-year programme aiming to support young people to enter the dairy industry in New Zealand.
The Macra president said that while access to land is difficult for all young farmers, it is a particular challenge for young female farmers.
Ballyhoura Development CLG has officially launched its new Farm Succession and Generational Renewal...
The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food has warned that without new farmers there will be no future for farming.
With the average age of the Irish farmer now at 59, succession is one of the key challenges facing farming, according to Teagasc.
A farm succession expert has urged farm families to have "honest and open" conversations around succession.
Teagasc has commenced its annual series of 'Transferring the Family Farm Clinics' this week with...
Farm income volatility and problems around farm succession are “inextricably linked”, the Irish...
Generational renewal is a growing priority in Irish agriculture. To highlight the opportunities...
A farm walk taking place in Co. Cavan this month will have a focus on farm finance matters....
A recent study was carried out by EIT recognised the current lack of young people entering the farming sector.
