Rural Life
South African farmers worried as land seizures become legalised
By Chris McCullough Farmers in South Africa say they are deeply worried that a bill regarding land seizures has been...
Land
Agri-Business
Clawback on entitlements will not be reinstated in 2025 - DAFM
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed to Agriland that the clawback on entitlements will not...
Sponsored
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
New study reveals the best counties to start a farm
Cork, Galway and Mayo have been rated as the best counties in Ireland to start a farm enterprise, according to...
Agri-Business
CSO: Highest volume of agricultural land sold in west in 2023
Over 60,000ac of agricultural land across the country was sold last year at the median price of around €9,000/ac, according...
Rural Life
Taoiseach: 'We are trying to get the balance right' on RZLT
The Dáil has been told that a “one-size-fits-all” residential zoned land tax (RZLT) “does not help” and that a further review...
Agri-Business
Report calls for action on sale of New Zealand farmland for forestry
An additional 51,000ha of “productive sheep and beef farmland” in New Zealand has been sold for forestry since 2022, according...
Agri Politics
Healy-Rae: Real farmers 'do not sell land'
The “real farmers of Ireland do not sell land” the Independent Kerry TD, Michael Healy-Rae, has told the Dáil as...
Environment
EPA: Land 'could play a much stronger role' to lower emissions
The use of land “could play a much stronger role” than at present in reducing emissions, according to the State...
Sponsored
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...
Rural Life
Land seized in Clare after investigation into organised criminal gang
The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) has seized a house, livery yard incorporating 20 stables, and 18.35ac of land in Co....
Dairy
Higher milk prices to 'bolster' land demand from dairy farmers
The demand for land for dairy farmers is set to be strengthened this year, according to research by Sherry Fitzgerald....
Podcast
Listen: AgriFocus - land prices and rental with chartered surveyor Dillon Murtagh
In this episode, Agriland editor Stella Meehan sits down with chartered valuation surveyor, Dillon Murtagh of Murtagh Bros. to discuss...
Agri-Business
Review: 70% report dairy farmers as 'main buyer' of grassland
Almost 70% of land purchases are made by dairy farmers according to a report just published by the Society of...
Rural Life
Concentration of land ownership 'is a problem' - TD
The concentration of land ownership in many parts of the country “is a problem” according to the Independent TD for...
Agri-Business
Sherry Fitzgerald: Prime grassland values grew by 9% in 2023
Prime grassland values grew by 9.2% over 2023, down from the 10.6% growth recorded over 2022. That’s according to the...
Sponsored
RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri-Business
Farmland value growth lower in 2023 than previous year
The growth in the value of general farmland in 2023 was lower than the growth rate in 2022 according to...
Property
10% increase in land price values in 2023 - Sherry Fitz
There was a 10% increase in land price values in 2023 according to the latest Agricultural Land Barometer from estate...
Rural Life
Court: Man sentenced for biting ear of farmer brother
By Gordon Deegan A medical professional who bit off the top part of his brother’s left ear in a farmyard row “around...
Agri Politics
Watch: Farming students urged to vote in family and care referendums
The Electoral Commission has urged farming students to vote in the March 8 referendums affecting family and care. Chair of...