Succession

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 28 January 2026

Farm viability at risk from lack of Fair Deal planning

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Editorial: farm succession still a huge issue for many

Editorial: farm succession still a huge issue for many

VIEWPOINTS 21 January 2026

Farmer positivity at highest in five years

Farmer positivity at highest in five years

NEWS 21 January 2026

Farmer’s Yards – a remedy to combat social isolation

Farmer’s Yards – a remedy to combat social isolation

Farmer’s Yards – a remedy to combat social isolation

FEATURES 14 January 2026

New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

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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 11 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 11 December 2025

How to get started with registered farm partnership

How to get started with registered farm partnership

A Teagasc webinar will offer those interested in registered farm partnership a step-by-step guide to the process, led by collaborative farming specialist Ruth Fennell.

NEWS 11 December 2025

Over two-thirds of veterinary practices acquired by corporates - new report

Over two-thirds of veterinary practices acquired by corporates - new report

Another 35% of vets who aren't incorporated are actively considering it.

NEWS 11 December 2025

Solar farms – what developers look for in a site

Solar farms – what developers look for in a site

As organisations call for tighter guidelines on where solar farms can be built, Stephen Robb examines the criteria involved in selecting sites.

NEWS 11 December 2025

New age condition for forgotten farmers

New age condition for forgotten farmers

'I think the real reason for this age limit is merely to limit the size of the group eligible for the forgotten farmer payment,' - name and details with the editor

LETTERS 11 December 2025

Succession scheme for Kerry suppliers

Succession scheme for Kerry suppliers

KDI CEO Pat Murphy told a Kerry IFA meeting the scheme will be announced in the coming weeks and have a focus on new entrants.

NEWS 11 December 2025

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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