Generational renewal

Dempsey at Large: dealing with volatility

From an agricultural point of view, the risks and possibilities for Ireland have never been greater.

VIEWPOINTS 30 September 2026

Dempsey at Large: dealing with volatility

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‘Agreeing to disaster’: Gorman warns against CAP proposals without budget deal

‘Agreeing to disaster’: Gorman warns against CAP proposals without budget deal

NEWS 29 September 2026

Sign-up fee ‘better than free’ and keeps IFA apart from State - McDonald

Sign-up fee ‘better than free’ and keeps IFA apart from State - McDonald

NEWS 24 September 2026

Macra president issues scathing review of government ‘talking shop’ on supports

Macra president issues scathing review of government ‘talking shop’ on supports

Macra president issues scathing review of government ‘talking shop’ on supports

NEWS 23 September 2026

Macra pushes Commissioner for ring-fenced young-farmer funding

Macra pushes Commissioner for ring-fenced young-farmer funding

Macra pushes Commissioner for ring-fenced young-farmer funding

NEWS 17 September 2026

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Farmer Writes: doors to another world

Farmer Writes: doors to another world

Sometimes in farming life goes slow but as Tommy Moyles recalls it can fly by in an instant too.

FARMER WRITES 15 September 2026

Over a third of farmers have no successor identified

Over a third of farmers have no successor identified

Almost half of the farmers without a successor planned to sell their livestock and machinery once they retired.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Editorial - suckler numbers see a rise in 2026

Editorial - suckler numbers see a rise in 2026

With proper supports, suckling can be a viable option on part-time beef farms.

VIEWPOINTS 15 September 2026

Gorman expecting generational renewal measure in Budget 27

Gorman expecting generational renewal measure in Budget 27

The IFA president urged lumpsum payments for farmers in CAP and hoped for a further fuel rebate and co-financing of the fertiliser scheme in the budget.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Tánaiste hints at favourable tax measures for generational renewal in Budget 27

Tánaiste hints at favourable tax measures for generational renewal in Budget 27

Additionally, the Minister for Agriculture said he is determined to make progress on the tax side of things in the upcoming budget for 2027.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Macra proposes 10% ring-fenced CAP funding for generational renewal

Macra proposes 10% ring-fenced CAP funding for generational renewal

Macra has said that generational renewal must be one of the defining priorities of the next CAP as it is worried that ambition is weakening in ongoing negotiations.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Taoiseach fails to commit support for farm succession scheme in budget

Taoiseach fails to commit support for farm succession scheme in budget

The Taoiseach was speaking on Tuesday at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co Offaly.

NEWS 15 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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