Succession

Tullamore Show launch marks 35 years of agricultural excellence

The official launch of the 2026 Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show has taken place, marking a significant milestone as the event celebrates 35 years as Ireland’s premier agricultural show.

NEWS 7 May 2026

Tullamore Show launch marks 35 years of agricultural excellence

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Average price for good agricultural land up 7% in 2025

Average price for good agricultural land up 7% in 2025

NEWS 28 April 2026

Cracking the code on the next generation

Cracking the code on the next generation

NEWS 15 April 2026

Farm diversification training launched by Ballyhoura Development

Farm diversification training launched by Ballyhoura Development

Farm diversification training launched by Ballyhoura Development

NEWS 9 March 2026

Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

NEWS 15 February 2026

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

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

Ireland has an extremely open land market, with no restrictions on who can purchase land and in what amount.

VIEWPOINTS 14 January 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?

Looking to minimise tax when transferring land? Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know.

MONEY MENTOR 14 January 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 when land is left to someone outside the immediate family?

L2 14 January 2026

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 14 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 14 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 14 January 2026

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 14 January 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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