Succession 2026

Farm succession: 'it's about passing on identity, values and family history'

Who inherits the family farm is only part of the story. Farm succession is also about preserving family history, values and a sense of where we come from, writes Kate Durrant.

L2 15 July 2026

Farm succession: 'it's about passing on identity, values and family history'

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Inheritance tax rules for childless citizens are unfair, says James Sexton

Inheritance tax rules for childless citizens are unfair, says James Sexton

FEATURES 15 July 2026

10 succession planning myths every farming family should know

10 succession planning myths every farming family should know

L2 15 July 2026

Money Mentor: how can we transfer the farm and avoid a tax bill?

Money Mentor: how can we transfer the farm and avoid a tax bill?

Money Mentor: how can we transfer the farm and avoid a tax bill?

MONEY MENTOR 15 July 2026

The five biggest succession challenges facing farm families

The five biggest succession challenges facing farm families

The five biggest succession challenges facing farm families

NEWS 15 July 2026

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'Plan early, plan often' on farm succession - ifac

'Plan early, plan often' on farm succession - ifac

Marty Murphy, head of tax at ifac, outlines the importance of putting a succession plan and will in place as early as possible.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Farm succession: 'If they’re not interested, don't force them'

Farm succession: 'If they’re not interested, don't force them'

Father and daughter Joe and Aoife Barrett will enter a farm partnership on their dairy calf to beef farm in Co Cork later this year. They told Tommy Moyles the reasoning behind the decision.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Money Mentor: how to pass on the family farm without causing a rift

Money Mentor: how to pass on the family farm without causing a rift

How you can help navigate inheritances and keep everyone in the family happy.

MONEY MENTOR 8 July 2026

What happens the farm after a sudden death?

What happens the farm after a sudden death?

What to do if your farming spouse dies suddenly and how best to set yourself up to cope with a sudden bereavement.

L2 8 July 2026

Rise in number of farmers receiving the pension

Rise in number of farmers receiving the pension

The decrease is due to the aging farming population, with more farmers now in receipt of a pension, Teagasc's survey suggests.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Lack of farmer pension pots putting pressure on succession

Lack of farmer pension pots putting pressure on succession

The data also shows that the average Irish farmer pension pot stands at just over €110,000 between the age of 50 to 69.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Watch: Flying Tumbler - pour, sip and soar in Carlow

Watch: Flying Tumbler - pour, sip and soar in Carlow

Larch Grove, once an award-winning malting barley farm, is now home to Flying Tumbler, as construction begins on a whiskey-maturing warehouse.

FEATURES 8 July 2026

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What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

Operating as a fully standalone commercial entity, Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm (Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd) offers farmers real-world data.

What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

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