Generational renewal

O’Driscoll’s latest gig

Aidan O'Driscoll has held a number of roles since he left Ag House.

DEALER 29 April 2026

O’Driscoll’s latest gig

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New young farmer forum launched by Kepak and Musgrave

New young farmer forum launched by Kepak and Musgrave

NEWS 20 April 2026

Strathroy milk bought in south should be under milk agency’s remit – Cahill

Strathroy milk bought in south should be under milk agency’s remit – Cahill

NEWS 17 April 2026

CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

NEWS 16 April 2026

MEPs pushing for 6% of CAP to be spent on young farmers

MEPs pushing for 6% of CAP to be spent on young farmers

MEPs pushing for 6% of CAP to be spent on young farmers

NEWS 13 April 2026

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EU looks for farmer pension system to be set-up

EU looks for farmer pension system to be set-up

'We want that member states set up a proper farmer pension system,' a senior official in Brussels has said.

NEWS 26 January 2026

Editorial: important to get views across as deadline for CAP submissions looms

Editorial: important to get views across as deadline for CAP submissions looms

In an Irish context, this translates into a cut of over €300m per annum in the next CAP which will have severe consequences for many farms that rely heavily on support payments.

VIEWPOINTS 26 January 2026

Farm diversification training launched by Ballyhoura Development

Farm diversification training launched by Ballyhoura Development

As pressures are increasing within the agricultural sector, diversification has become a key strategy in creating resilient and future-focused farm enterprises.

NEWS 26 January 2026

No cut to CAP budget is acceptable - Doyle

No cut to CAP budget is acceptable - Doyle

The IFA deputy president led an IFA delegation speaking on the upcoming Irish presidency of Europe at the Joint Oireachtas Committee for European Affairs.

NEWS 26 January 2026

CAP payments and entitlements in the firing line

CAP payments and entitlements in the firing line

A 20% plus cut in the CAP budget for the period 2028-2034 will as it stands lead to cuts to area-based payments while there is currently no system to continue with payment entitlements

LAND REPORT 26 January 2026

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

Pension reform has started in Ireland, but a lot more reform and support would be needed if CAP payments were to be cut from older farmers.

VIEWPOINTS 26 January 2026

Young Stock Podcast: beef farming, researching and hurling for Lorrha Dorrha

Young Stock Podcast: beef farming, researching and hurling for Lorrha Dorrha

This week on the Young Stock Podcast, Rachel Donovan chats to the manager of Teagasc's 'People in Dairy' programme Conor Hogan about dairy farm efficiency, generational renewal and hurling.

NEWS 26 January 2026

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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