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Will the family farm pass on as you intended?

Every farm family should understand how the Succession Act 1965 works.

L2 1 July 2026

Will the family farm pass on as you intended?

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Is contract rearing a viable alternative to leasing?

Is contract rearing a viable alternative to leasing?

L2 24 June 2026

Will retaining the farmhouse affect any farm transfer?

Will retaining the farmhouse affect any farm transfer?

L2 10 June 2026

'I've worked the farm for years but own nothing'

'I've worked the farm for years but own nothing'

'I've worked the farm for years but own nothing'

L2 27 May 2026

Share farming: a practical route to stepping back

Share farming: a practical route to stepping back

Share farming: a practical route to stepping back

L2 13 May 2026

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Leasing land: what every landowner needs to know

Leasing land: what every landowner needs to know

From potential CAP reform changes to impacts on succession, the potential pitfalls of leasing land.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Should I add my name to a family herd number?

Should I add my name to a family herd number?

Forming a farm partnership or adding a name to the family herd number. Here are the key options to consider.

CONSUMER 4 February 2026

When livestock stray who pays for the damage?

When livestock stray who pays for the damage?

Following a recent court ruling, let’s examine the legal responsibilities of stock owners and the role of farm insurance.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Should we transfer the family farm early despite concerns?

Should we transfer the family farm early despite concerns?

Thinking of transferring the farm early – but could it create tax problems? Here’s what you need to know.

L2 4 February 2026

Fair Deal: interest, deferrals and second charges explained

Fair Deal: interest, deferrals and second charges explained

Part two: from interest charges on late repayments to who qualifies for a deferral of a nursing home loan.

L2 4 February 2026

Understanding the Fair Deal and the family home – your questions answered

Understanding the Fair Deal and the family home – your questions answered

In the first of a two-part series, we answer key questions about selling property and transferring assets to children.

L2 4 February 2026

What happens if the family farm is left to an outsider?

What happens if the family farm is left to an outsider?

What happens when land is left to someone outside the immediate family?

L2 4 February 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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