Dairy
Watch: 'You don't have an industry without young farmers' - Mulvihill
The role of “young farmers” is key to the future success of Ireland’s agriculture sector, the director of Dairy Industry...
Farm Succession Planning
N.Ireland
Conference hears that succession not discussed enough
Not enough farm families openly discuss the topic of succession, according to agricultural mentor Heather Wildman. The Nuffield scholar addressed...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Rural Life
Major change to Fair Deal scheme 'badly needed' - farm org
Plans to expand the Nursing Home Supports Scheme, also known as the Fair Deal, have been welcomed by the Irish...
Dairy Technical
Farm succession planning on Co. Meath dairy farm
At the Ballyhaise Dairy Open Day, attendees heard from David and Laura Hannon on how farm succession planning has worked...
Agri-Business
Land succession: What are the 3 'most important' factors?
The most important factors of a successful land succession plan are: to plan early; communicate with family; and talk to...
Rural Life
Farming author plans new chapter for retirement
While the traditional approach to farmers’ retirement has been to plough on, a growing number are planning a different kind...
N.Ireland
Better profitability in farming could ease farm succession woes
Better profitability in agriculture would allow older farmers to retire, making room for younger stockmen and growers, lobby group Farmers...
N.Ireland
Almost 50% of farmers in the North do not have a succession plan in place - UFU
Some 48% of farmers in the North do not have a succession plan in place with one in five farmers saying they...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
