Succession

Divorce a 'massive concern' in succession debate

Relationship breakdown is a major worry for the older generation of farmers, IFAC's Trevor Boland claimed.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Divorce a 'massive concern' in succession debate

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New AI tool aims to take on-farm decision stress out of succession

New AI tool aims to take on-farm decision stress out of succession

NEWS 26 September 2026

The CAP won’t fit if you don’t try it for size

The CAP won’t fit if you don’t try it for size

DEALER 23 September 2026

Pilot succession scheme is Macra’s priority in Budget 2027

Pilot succession scheme is Macra’s priority in Budget 2027

Pilot succession scheme is Macra’s priority in Budget 2027

NEWS 17 September 2026

Agricultural Relief: what it is and why does it matter to farm families?

Agricultural Relief: what it is and why does it matter to farm families?

Agricultural Relief: what it is and why does it matter to farm families?

FEATURE 17 September 2026

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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 12 September 2026

McCabe takes aim at the scale obsession

McCabe takes aim at the scale obsession

Dairy expansion has been overwhelmingly positive for rural Ireland, but the drive for size has fostered a creeping elitism, claimed Lorcan McCabe.

FEATURE 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 September 2026

Macra calls for €5m succession scheme

Macra calls for €5m succession scheme

Macra is proposing support of €50,000 for 100 farms, with €25,000 provided to the incoming young farmer and €25,000 to the exiting farmer.

NEWS 12 September 2026

Key considerations for young farmers for farm business planning

Key considerations for young farmers for farm business planning

Head of agri food and fisheries with AIB Donal Whelton spoke with financial management specialist with Teagasc Kevin Connolly on key considerations for farm business plans.

NEWS 12 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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