Generational renewal

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

Macra president Josephine O’Neill said her organisation's calls for a succession scheme for the past 40 years have gone unanswered.

NEWS 23 September 2026

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

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Macra pushes Commissioner for ring-fenced young-farmer funding

Macra pushes Commissioner for ring-fenced young-farmer funding

NEWS 17 September 2026

Farmer Writes: doors to another world

Farmer Writes: doors to another world

FARMER WRITES 16 September 2026

Over a third of farmers have no successor identified

Over a third of farmers have no successor identified

Over a third of farmers have no successor identified

NEWS 16 September 2026

Editorial - suckler numbers see a rise in 2026

Editorial - suckler numbers see a rise in 2026

Editorial - suckler numbers see a rise in 2026

VIEWPOINTS 16 September 2026

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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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 September 2026

Tirlán reaffirms support for Land Mobility Service

Tirlán reaffirms support for Land Mobility Service

The Land Mobility Service is an important partner in helping to create opportunities for farm succession, new entrants and business development, according to Tirlán.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Editorial: more progress needed on generational renewal

Editorial: more progress needed on generational renewal

We need faster progress if we are to encourage young people into farming.

VIEWPOINTS 9 September 2026

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