The Land Mobility Service was delighted to be part of the Sustainable Livestock Village at this year’s (2025) Tullamore Show, alongside its founders, Macra.

It was established in 2014 as a joint initiative by Macra and FBD Trust, and has proven to be extremely successful in providing opportunities for both young farmers and established landowners.

Along with the unveiling of the new branding, the service also announced its new service manager, Patrick Brady, who has worked with the service for several years and is also a farmer from Cavan.

Chairperson of the Land Mobility Service, Elaine Houlihan said: "On behalf of the board of the Land Mobility Service, we wish Patrick the very best in his role and look forward to seeing him lead the service."

The Land Mobility Service is a dedicated, proactive support service for farmers and farm families who are contemplating expansion, changing enterprise or stepping back.

The confidential service allows people to explore their options and will help match landowners with farmers interested in long-term leases and collaborative arrangements, such as partnerships or share farming, whether within or outside the family. 

"We are delighted to be launching our rebranding with the board, partners and users of the land mobility service here in Tullamore," service manager, Brady said.

"If you’re looking for a service as a young farmer or landowner to explore opportunities in the agricultural sector regarding land, then reach out to any member of our staff, as we are here to help both parties," Brady added.

Separately, Macra president, Josephine O'Neill has said that generational renewal must become a key issue for the government.

At last year's Tullamore Show (2024), Macra welcomed the establishment of the commission on generational renewal.

The young farmer's organisation said that the commission "brought hope" that the government was "finally" recognising the importance of the issue, and taking the initial steps towards supporting a future for them.