farm transfer

Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

A doubling of ring-fenced funds from 3% to 6% is an enticement for young farmers, but it is undermined by the proposed CAP budget being cut by over 20%.

NEWS 2 July 2026

Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

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Targeted supports required for young farmers - report

Targeted supports required for young farmers - report

NEWS 1 July 2026

Will retaining the farmhouse affect any farm transfer?

Will retaining the farmhouse affect any farm transfer?

L2 10 June 2026

‘Don’t send a tractor out of your yard, unless it is making money’

‘Don’t send a tractor out of your yard, unless it is making money’

‘Don’t send a tractor out of your yard, unless it is making money’

NEWS 10 December 2025

Dairygold launches farm succession programme as average supplier is 59 years old

Dairygold launches farm succession programme as average supplier is 59 years old

Dairygold launches farm succession programme as average supplier is 59 years old

NEWS 10 December 2025

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Agri tax relief extension would show 'tangible' action on succession - MEP

Agri tax relief extension would show 'tangible' action on succession - MEP

The changing nature of the family unit necessitates a broadening of agri tax reliefs to extended family members, Maria Walsh has stated.

NEWS 1 January 1970

All-female ministerial dream team at DEFRA

All-female ministerial dream team at DEFRA

Emma Reynolds is the new DEFRA secretary, leading an all-women team.

DEALER 1 January 1970

Six legal issues to avoid when transferring your farm

Six legal issues to avoid when transferring your farm

Solicitor James Staines outlines the legal pitfalls to avoid when transferring your farm to the next generation.

NEWS 1 January 1970

A European perspective: how young farmers can access land

A European perspective: how young farmers can access land

As part of the Irish Farmers Journal succession series, Caitríona Morrissey looks at the access to land and supports for young farmers in Italy, France, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Pension pitfalls: why some farmers fear the family farm transfer

Pension pitfalls: why some farmers fear the family farm transfer

In the latest instalment of the Irish Farmers Journal Succession Series 2025, Caitríona Morrissey examines why pensions play a pivotal role in Ireland’s slow transfer of family farms.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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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