Succession Planning

10 succession planning myths every farming family should know

From who inherits, to executors and beneficiaries - the top 10 succession myths.

NEWS 15 July 2026

10 succession planning myths every farming family should know

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Ask Miriam: how do I convince my dad his health is more important than the farm?

Ask Miriam: how do I convince my dad his health is more important than the farm?

ASK MIRIAM 8 July 2026

Land prices push on in Northern Ireland

Land prices push on in Northern Ireland

LAND REPORT 7 February 2026

Majority of farm families have no succession plan in place

Majority of farm families have no succession plan in place

Majority of farm families have no succession plan in place

FEATURES 22 October 2025

Editorial: 'Succession is a topic we frequently discuss at the conference'

Editorial: 'Succession is a topic we frequently discuss at the conference'

Editorial: 'Succession is a topic we frequently discuss at the conference'

EDITORIAL 1 October 2025

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‘Elderly at risk’ as rural GP shortage continues

‘Elderly at risk’ as rural GP shortage continues

Some parts of rural Ireland are at risk of becoming GP blackspots, directly impacting elderly people and those living in isolated areas.

HEALTH 27 August 2025

Succession Series: child-free citizens face inheritance tax burden

Succession Series: child-free citizens face inheritance tax burden

Calls grow for a fairer deal on inheritance tax for couples and single people without children amid claims it is ‘inequitable and discrimnatory’.

FEATURES 27 August 2025

Conversation is the key to a smooth succession

Conversation is the key to a smooth succession

Farmers delaying having the talk about what comes next could be adding to their stress levels.

CL-FEATURES 27 August 2025

Eight steps to succession: essential planning guide

Eight steps to succession: essential planning guide

Talking about succession plans now can avoid conflict and upset later.

L2 27 August 2025

‘Farm families can handle succession themselves’

‘Farm families can handle succession themselves’

You can take matters into your own hands if inheritance is straightforward, says expert.

CONSUMER 27 August 2025

Elder abuse cases on the rise in rural communities

Elder abuse cases on the rise in rural communities

Health officials and campaigners are calling for better resources and protections to safeguard the vulnerable as elder abuse figures grow.

HEALTH 27 August 2025

‘Fair Deal is a land grab’ – farmers hit out at scheme

‘Fair Deal is a land grab’ – farmers hit out at scheme

A huge disparity in the number of nursing home residents approved for a three-year cap on their assets through the Fair Deal scheme shows the farming community is missing out on the relief.

FEATURES 27 August 2025

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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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