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For the younger farmer, share farming may offer a different route into farming without the full cost of buying a farm outright.
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The 2026 funding scheme is now open to all local authorities.
The company cited difficulties with price, weather and the lack of government support as some of the reasons for restructuring.
The programme offers up to €50,000 in cashflow supports for new entrants over a three-year period.
The Hickeys and Malones are two families reporting success from three years into a share farming agreement.
Dairygold has noted a major rise in farm partnerships among its milk suppliers.
Here's some key advice on transferring land to a successor, and whether it's a good idea for the owner to keep land for security.
Caitríona Morrissey talks to Patrick Brady about the Land Mobility Scheme and how farm collaborations have evolved over the last decade.
Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August? National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.
