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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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Agribusinesses remain ambitious despite falling optimism

Agribusinesses remain ambitious despite falling optimism

NEWS 9 September 2026

Organic farming proving to be a resilient system in Meath

Organic farming proving to be a resilient system in Meath

FEATURE 5 September 2026

Dempsey at Large: changing attitudes to co-op shares

Dempsey at Large: changing attitudes to co-op shares

Dempsey at Large: changing attitudes to co-op shares

VIEWPOINTS 15 July 2026

'Plan early, plan often' on farm succession - ifac

'Plan early, plan often' on farm succession - ifac

'Plan early, plan often' on farm succession - ifac

NEWS 15 July 2026

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Down to Agribusiness: land use, farm incomes and a growing IFAC

Down to Agribusiness: land use, farm incomes and a growing IFAC

This week, the team unpacks the explosive Land Use Review, fuel prices, farm incomes, the US market and sits down with IFAC CEO John Donoghue.

PODCAST 21 January 2026

In-calf heifer sales and beef price deliver margin on Tullamore Farm

In-calf heifer sales and beef price deliver margin on Tullamore Farm

The farm made an operating profit of over €30,000 including scheme payments and after land rent and labour were deducted

TULLAMORE FARM 21 January 2026

Tipperary farmer to become new ifac chair

Tipperary farmer to become new ifac chair

Michael Kennedy runs a 160-cow dairy farm and serves on the IFA national dairy committee.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Farmers are urged to take action to reduce impacts of rising input costs

Farmers are urged to take action to reduce impacts of rising input costs

IFAC has made some key recommendations to help farmers lessen the effects of rising fuel and input costs on their businesses.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Farm Tech Talk: Bord Bia, sheep prices and pre-calving check list

Farm Tech Talk: Bord Bia, sheep prices and pre-calving check list

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, the team discuss pre-calving check lists, spreading slurry, sheep price cuts and the Bord Bia controversy.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Editorial: farm succession still a huge issue for many

Editorial: farm succession still a huge issue for many

A stark figure within in the report is that 40% of farmers surveyed don’t have a formal successor.

VIEWPOINTS 21 January 2026

Farmer positivity at highest in five years

Farmer positivity at highest in five years

Ifac’s 2026 Irish farm report shows optimism in the industry tempered by concerns over regulation, viability and succession.

NEWS 21 January 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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