family farm

‘What I have learned over the past 10 years of my farming journey’

Succession is a marathon, not a sprint. Our Desperate Farmhusband may end up having to hand the farm over to an AI version of himself if the kids don't start showing some interest.

FEATURES 22 July 2026

‘What I have learned over the past 10 years of my farming journey’

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Young farmer Donnacha McPartlin follows generations of farming tradition

Young farmer Donnacha McPartlin follows generations of farming tradition

FEATURES 15 July 2026

Succession: the McDonnells’ alternative route to success

Succession: the McDonnells’ alternative route to success

FEATURES 1 July 2026

Desperate Farmhusband: ‘basking in the glow of solar power'

Desperate Farmhusband: ‘basking in the glow of solar power'

Desperate Farmhusband: ‘basking in the glow of solar power'

FEATURES 27 May 2026

The food tourism experience – ‘authenticity is the key’

The food tourism experience – ‘authenticity is the key’

The food tourism experience – ‘authenticity is the key’

NEWS 13 May 2026

ADVERTISEMENT

Desperate Farmhusband: 'I have about 20 cows on the dole; not being milked'

Desperate Farmhusband: 'I have about 20 cows on the dole; not being milked'

If a lack of Government support has taught us anything, it's that we sometimes need to take matters into our own hands.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

Ask Miriam: 'sister in law's notions aren't welcome on family farm'

Ask Miriam: 'sister in law's notions aren't welcome on family farm'

A reader in Co Meath seeks Miriam's help in how to deal with a new sister in law who is looking for land to develop unspecified projects despite the couple having no previous interest in farming.

ASK MIRIAM 1 January 1970

Cuddles, picnics, and care visits – donkeys offer it all

Cuddles, picnics, and care visits – donkeys offer it all

A lifelong passion has grown into a unique heritage and wellness business in Co Down, where Robert Wallace has 26 donkeys as therapy animals.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

Legal Query : why can I not qualify for a full pension?

Legal Query : why can I not qualify for a full pension?

A farmer who has paid tax and PRSI since taking over the family farm in his mid-30s has been shocked to learn he will not qualify for a full State pension.

CONSUMER 1 January 1970

Legal query: Green Cert tax breaks and grant benefits explained

Legal query: Green Cert tax breaks and grant benefits explained

In this week's legal query, Aisling Meehan looks at whether it is worth a 38-year-old only-child who is due to inherit a farm in doing the Green Cert.

MONEY MENTOR 1 January 1970

SPONSORED

Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

Farmers looking to strengthen performance inside the farm gate are invited to attend a practical roadshow designed to help build more profitable, efficient and resilient dairy farms beyond 2026.

Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability