Agri-Business
Policy reform, financial incentives and cultural shifts are all needed to address generational renewal in agricultural, a new report said.
The closing date for public submissions to the Commission on Generational Renewal on Farming will fall next week.
Macra has announced that it will host a series of public meetings next week focused on the issue of generational renewal.
Roscommon Macra and The Land Mobility Service supported by Aurivo will host an event to provide information to farmers later this month
The recently formed Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming is due to hold its first meeting in Dublin today (Thursday, November 7).
The IFA has welcomed confirmation from Taoiseach Simon Harris that changes to agricultural relief announced in Budget 2025 will be postponed.
Over 200 people attended a family farm transfer clinic organised by Teagasc in Co. Limerick earlier this week.
Agri Politics
Any proposed inheritance tax reforms in Budget 2025 must distinguish between farm succession and "high net worth investors", the ICMSA said.
Podcast
In this episode of Law and the Land Aisling O’Brien and solicitor, Deirdre Flynn explore the area of succession planning and farm transfer.
An Irish MEP has called for measures to be introduced to address the issue of generational renewal in the EU's farming sector.
Teagasc has launched its annual series of clinics focused on transferring the family farm which will begin next month.
Rural Life
The Oireachtas committee that oversees the national budget has been told of the impact that any changes to CAT relief would have farmers.
The Commission on Taxation and Welfare has published a report recommending a cut in CAT relief - but without specifying a different rate.
A 'Transferring the Family Farm' series of clinics, to inform farmers, is being held by Teagasc over the coming weeks.
Thomas Curran, Teagasc Collaborative Farming Specialist, outlines how farm partnerships play an integral role in farm succession.
