Succession

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 9 March 2026

Farm diversification training launched by Ballyhoura Development

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Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

NEWS 15 February 2026

Dempsey at Large: land prices soaring in places as western Europe stagnates

Dempsey at Large: land prices soaring in places as western Europe stagnates

VIEWPOINTS 11 February 2026

Money Mentor: if my mother gifts me land, what tax will I owe?

Money Mentor: if my mother gifts me land, what tax will I owe?

Money Mentor: if my mother gifts me land, what tax will I owe?

MONEY MENTOR 4 February 2026

What happens if the family farm is left to an outsider?

What happens if the family farm is left to an outsider?

What happens if the family farm is left to an outsider?

L2 4 February 2026

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Farm viability at risk from lack of Fair Deal planning

Farm viability at risk from lack of Fair Deal planning

Farmers’ reluctance to consider succession is leading to rising stress and debt, according to healthcare consultant Tom Murray who advises people to seek early advice on Fair Deal funding.

FEATURES 30 December 2025

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 30 December 2025

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 30 December 2025

Farmer’s Yards – a remedy to combat social isolation

Farmer’s Yards – a remedy to combat social isolation

A social initiative for older farmers developed by researchers in Galway remains unavailable around the country, despite a successful pilot project that has been adopted by the US ag sector.

FEATURES 30 December 2025

New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

The recent change to agricultural and business relief for inheritance tax in the UK reduces potential tax bills for large farms.

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 December 2025

Aurivo launches one-to-one farm succession clinics

Aurivo launches one-to-one farm succession clinics

Under the theme 'your farm, your future', these sessions will provide tailored advice and practical guidance to help farm families plan for the future of their farms.

NEWS 30 December 2025

Inheritance tax campaign for the childless hopeful for 'equal treatment'

Inheritance tax campaign for the childless hopeful for 'equal treatment'

A campaign group is looking for fairer inheritance tax treatment for those who do not have children.

NEWS 30 December 2025

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Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

A high-quality and reliable agri electric water heater is paramount to the safety of livestock, the quality of produce and smooth production processes on dairy farms across Ireland.

Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

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