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Ensuring the next generation has the passion and opportunity to farm

The young farmer forum aims to support young beef and sheep farmers to build viable, sustainable businesses for the future and involves full supply-chain visits across Kepak, Musgrave and SuperValu.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Ensuring the next generation has the passion and opportunity to farm

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Land use national dialogue needed – report

Land use national dialogue needed – report

NEWS 16 July 2026

Attractiveness of sector key for farm succession - Teagasc

Attractiveness of sector key for farm succession - Teagasc

NEWS 15 July 2026

Casting call for new National Dairy Council campaign

Casting call for new National Dairy Council campaign

Casting call for new National Dairy Council campaign

NEWS 9 July 2026

Plans for new young farmer scheme in NI

Plans for new young farmer scheme in NI

Plans for new young farmer scheme in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 July 2026

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Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

A doubling of ring-fenced funds from 3% to 6% is an enticement for young farmers, but it is undermined by the proposed CAP budget being cut by over 20%.

NEWS 19 June 2026

What tools could the next CAP have for young farmers?

What tools could the next CAP have for young farmers?

The Commission wants member states to pay young farmers top ups in the scheme that is to replace, as well as consider installation aid, in the next CAP.

NEWS 19 June 2026

Targeted supports required for young farmers - report

Targeted supports required for young farmers - report

A new report has suggested that targeted supports should be directed towards young farmers. It also recommended against a one-size fits all approach to generational renewal in the EU.

NEWS 19 June 2026

INHFA calls for tax-free farm succession scheme under CAP 2028

INHFA calls for tax-free farm succession scheme under CAP 2028

Such a scheme 'would create real opportunities for young farmers and new entrants to establish viable farming enterprises'.

NEWS 19 June 2026

Young Stock Podcast: job that mixes mart sales with drawing up land leases

Young Stock Podcast: job that mixes mart sales with drawing up land leases

Noel Bardon chats with Elliott Potterton, the Meath man balancing duties in Delvin Mart with his role in the family property auctioneer business.

NEWS 19 June 2026

Next CAP must have balance between commonality and flexibility - Hansen

Next CAP must have balance between commonality and flexibility - Hansen

Ireland will assume the presidency of the European Council on 1 July until 31 December.

NEWS 19 June 2026

Experience pays off for Kerry brothers

Experience pays off for Kerry brothers

Getting experience and building up skills by working for others was a key to the success of Kerry brothers John and Micheál Casey, the Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability farm walk heard.

BREEDING & HEALTH 19 June 2026

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Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

Tom Barry, tillage farmer: ‘I farm in Killavullen, north Cork, and I’ve been farming here since 1995’.

Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

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