Schemes
An Irish MEP has slammed the new proposals on the EU budget and the CAP as a "serious disappointment" for Irish farmers.
Rural Life
Teagasc's annual series of seven 'Transferring the Family Farm' clinics for 2026 will take place next month.
A major survey shows farming is nearing a "cliff edge", with one-in-three farmers indicating an intention to exit the sector in five years.
A report funded by the EPA has suggested linking financial supports for farm succession to nature restoration actions.
Agri-Business
Putting off decisions about farm transfer can "create significant legal, financial and family difficulties", Teagasc said.
Farmers have been advised to be wary of assuming they have a successor in place without having that conversation with family.
Dairygold has appointed its existing milk supply manager to a new expanded role titled milk supply and farm succession manager.
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At the AGM of the Irish Natura & Hill Farmers' Association at the Clayton Hotel, Sligo on...
Dairy
Around one-fifth of dairy farmers would reduce the number of cows they have by up to a quarter if the nitrates derogation is not renewed.
Succession and the aging profile of farmers remain key issues for the future of the agricultural sector, according to a report from Teagasc.
In its draft programme, the next government has made a commitment to ensure a farm succession scheme that supports generational renewal
N.Ireland
Farm support charity, Rural Support, has launched a series of awareness sessions to assist farming families in succession planning.
Roscommon Macra and The Land Mobility Service supported by Aurivo will host an event to provide information to farmers later this month
The IGA hosted an event titled: 'Proud to be an Irish farmer and food producer' at the Horse and Jockey Hotel, Co. Tipperary...
Budget 2025 has seen the confirmation of an increased threshold for liability under the Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT).
Budget 2025 is set to see an increase in the higher threshold for CAT in a move that would ease the inheritance tax burden for some.
Older farmers must be given their sense of place when it comes to addressing the challenge of generational change with Irish agriculture....
Just half of the farmers from Co. Mayo involved in an EIP project have a farm succession plan, according to the findings of the project.
Farmers have been urged to look to the future by the Macra president, who said that it is "never too early" to commence succession planning.
Young farmers' organisation, Macra has said that it has received a commitment from the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar that he will review its proposed farm succession scheme.
Agri Politics
NAFRD have told Fine Gael that tax relief and farm succession should be given consideration ahead of Budget 2024.
Farm viability - or the lack of it - is frequently cited as one of the main barriers to succession by Irish farmers.
A pathway to succession is still a major concern for young farmers, according to Macra president John Keane.
