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Farm bodies wary of EPA 'retirement' proposals

ICMSA claimed the proposals were a a 'land retirement scheme' disguised as a farm succession initiative.

NEWS 30 July 2026

Farm bodies wary of EPA 'retirement' proposals

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Editorial: do the farmers or the State control the land?

Editorial: do the farmers or the State control the land?

VIEWPOINTS 29 July 2026

IGA Summer tour: the O’Gormans’ story

IGA Summer tour: the O’Gormans’ story

GRASS & FEEDING 29 July 2026

Dear Miriam: ‘I’m worried my brother is pushing our dad off the family farm’

Dear Miriam: ‘I’m worried my brother is pushing our dad off the family farm’

Dear Miriam: ‘I’m worried my brother is pushing our dad off the family farm’

ASK MIRIAM 29 July 2026

CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

NEWS 27 July 2026

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New laws considered in bid to rein in non-farmers from land market

New laws considered in bid to rein in non-farmers from land market

New proposed land purchasing restrictions would clamp down on non-farmers using agricultural relief to avoid inheritance tax.

NEWS 22 July 2026

New Teagasc conference to support future of women in agriculture

New Teagasc conference to support future of women in agriculture

'Growing Voices' is an opportunity to connect with women from across Irish agriculture, exchange ideas, build new networks and celebrate the growing role of women in shaping the future of the sector.

NEWS 22 July 2026

EPA pitches retirement eco schemes

EPA pitches retirement eco schemes

Radical proposals are included in a report which examines the potential for private finance to help fund changes in Irish land use.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Room in CAP to do more on succession – Moynihan

Room in CAP to do more on succession – Moynihan

Aindrias Moynihan said that there will not be a next generation of farmers unless decisive action is taken to make farming a more viable

NEWS 22 July 2026

Ensuring the next generation has the passion and opportunity to farm

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

Mart managers on succession: 'younger generations have upped their game'

Mart managers on succession: 'younger generations have upped their game'

A number of mart managers gave their view on generational renewal to Tommy Moyles with some seeing the next CAP as offering a big opportunity to improve the situation.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Why financial planning for farm families is simpler than you think

Why financial planning for farm families is simpler than you think

Donal Riordan of FBD life and pensions on how financial planning is about putting some structure around decisions and building from there.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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