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Succession talks forced by new UK inheritance tax

Looking ahead at the future of agriculture in the UK, Williams said she likes to look at it with a glass half full, however there are a number of challenges.

NEWS 27 August 2026

Succession talks forced by new UK inheritance tax

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Young Stock: grá for cattle not strong enough to quit sheep in Leitrim

Young Stock: grá for cattle not strong enough to quit sheep in Leitrim

NEWS 24 August 2026

Readers' photos: our favourite photos of the week

Readers' photos: our favourite photos of the week

NEWS 26 August 2026

Fodder committee cannot be a talking shop – Macra

Fodder committee cannot be a talking shop – Macra

Fodder committee cannot be a talking shop – Macra

NEWS 19 August 2026

A rebel rising in a dairy partnership

A rebel rising in a dairy partnership

A rebel rising in a dairy partnership

MANAGEMENT 20 August 2026

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Readers photos: our favourite photos of the week

Readers photos: our favourite photos of the week

Take a look at some of our favourite photos sent in by readers this week.

NEWS 4 August 2026

Succession: what’s the big deal farm families?

Succession: what’s the big deal farm families?

David Clarke explores some of the main issues behind succession in farming

FARMER WRITES 4 August 2026

Macra calls for urgent action over fodder shortage fears

Macra calls for urgent action over fodder shortage fears

Macra president Josephine O’Neill has warned that action is needed now to assess fodder reserves and grass growth amid drought conditions.

NEWS 4 August 2026

54% of Carbery farmers have no successor identified

54% of Carbery farmers have no successor identified

Carbery Group has launched a five year programme to support farm succession and create new pathway into dairy farming for the next generation.

NEWS 4 August 2026

The Macra opportunity that took me across Europe and changed my career

The Macra opportunity that took me across Europe and changed my career

Macra's Fiona O'Leary discusses the three years she has spent in a role she leaves this month.

NEWS 4 August 2026

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

Macra na Feirme has warned that Brittany Ferries’ decision to cease transporting livestock from Ireland will weaken competition, limit market choice and create further challenges for young farmers.

NEWS 4 August 2026

Six young farmers selected for 'Flocks of the Future' initiative

Six young farmers selected for 'Flocks of the Future' initiative

The six successful applicants will each receive a five-star ram, five breeding hoggets and support from Irish Country Meats, Bord Bia, Teagasc and Sheep Ireland.

NEWS 4 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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