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Where are the young farmers?
The Dealer
The commission on generational renewal is not short on experience or expertise, but it is on young farmers.
22 October 2024 News
Chair and membership of commission on generational renewal announced
Announcing the committee’s membership, Minister McConalogue said it comprises of a small group of people with relevant expertise and experience.
16 October 2024 News
Mistakes of last retirement scheme 'can't be repeated'
Associate professor Maura Farrell said the mistakes of the last retirement scheme which ran in the early 2000s cannot be repeated.
All active farmers must be able to avail of farm transfer relief – ICMSA
Further guidance needed to make sure that those farm families in partnerships or companies are not disadvantaged, the ICMSA has said.
11 October 2024 News
Generational renewal conversation needs to include young women
When it comes to farm succession young women need to be looked on as equals to their male counterparts, Maura Farrell of the University of Galway has said.
11 October 2024 News
Agriculture relief changes ‘will hinder farm succession’ - ICMSA
The ICMSA is raising concerns about the proposed changes announced by Minister for Finance Jack Chambers to agriculture and retirement relief under Budget 2025.
4 October 2024 News
Irish Horse: season of change
Helen Sharp is getting her yard ready for the colder winter months and discussing her decision to retire one of her older horses.
2 October 2024 Show jumping
Good weather brings farmers to Ploughing after tough year
Anne O'Donoghue and Rachel Donovan caught up with a number of farmers at the Ploughing, to gauge their views on the year so far.
25 September 2024 News
Plough On: good day for a Marty Party
James Hanly presents the final episode of this season's Plough On podcast, bringing you the latest news and views from Ploughing 2024.
19 September 2024 News
Minister ‘very much considering’ farm retirement scheme
The result of any retirement or renewal scheme has to be young people coming into farming, the Minister for Agriculture has said.
19 September 2024 News
Money Mentor: we need to talk about pensions
In this week's Money Mentor, Martin Glennon dives into the the importance of understanding your pension fund.
18 September 2024 Money Mentor
Independent Ireland seeks farm retirement scheme
It comes as the party have announced its agriculture policy which includes €1 billion in additional funding for agriculture and the creation of a dedicated Minister for Fisheries.
16 September 2024 News