Pensions

Teagasc to clamp down in recruitment and spending

The Teagasc grant from the Department of Agriculture for pay, non-pay and pensions has been set at €165.5m for 2026.

NEWS 4 December 2025

Teagasc to clamp down in recruitment and spending

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New pension scheme will place a 'significant add-on' cost on farmers with staff

New pension scheme will place a 'significant add-on' cost on farmers with staff

From 1 January a new auto-enrolment pension scheme will come into force. Farmers with employees will have to contribute to the pension scheme.

NEWS 16 July 2025

Is it time for a land commission?

Is it time for a land commission?

Thirty-one recommendations are contained in the Government's succession plan report, but when will we see implementation of any of the new initiatives?

DEALER 16 July 2025

Pensions are the best long-term savings plan

Pensions are the best long-term savings plan

Saving for retirement can be complex, and farmers need to be aware of new rules coming at the start of 2026.

PENSIONS & SAVINGS 16 July 2025

Pensions and wills: some practical steps to get started

Pensions and wills: some practical steps to get started

Thousands of farmer have no will and no pension. Here are some tips on how to get started on what can seem like an overwhelming task.

NEWS 16 July 2025

Pensions, savings and tax focus introduction

Pensions, savings and tax focus introduction

2025 is proving to be another lesson in income volatility for Irish farmers.

PENSIONS & SAVINGS 16 July 2025

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 16 July 2025

40,000 older farmers face farm payments wipeout

40,000 older farmers face farm payments wipeout

The Commission-drafted document lists 2032 as the last year it wants farmers to be able to claim both a pension and area-based CAP income supports.

NEWS 16 July 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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