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...
property
Agri-Business
DAFM owns 16 vacant properties of which 4 are residential
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) owns 16 vacant properties of which four are residential properties, Minister...
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...
Property
Co. Down: Large scale dairy farm hits the market for £6.5m
A large scale dairy farm in Co. Down has been brought to the market by Savills with a guide price...
Rural Life
Watch: Are you thinking of restoring dry stone walls?
The tradition of building dry stone walls in Ireland is synonymous with our rural and green landscape and dates back...
Agri-Business
Global land prices on rise for more than 2 decades
Soaring land prices, land grabs, and carbon schemes are creating an unprecedented ‘land squeeze’, threatening farmers and food production, according...
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...
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
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...
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...
Agri-Business
Kerry Group building in Charleville goes 'sale agreed'
A former office building owned by Kerry Group in Charleville, Co. Cork has gone sale agreed for over its asking...
Rural Life
Inventor James Dyson linked to purchase of Ballynatray House
Speculation is mounting that the historic Ballynatray House set in an estate spanning 850ac has been sold to British inventor...
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...
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...
Property
32ac of 'excellent quality land' in Croom for auction
Described by the selling agent as a “truly superb parcel of excellent quality land” extending to c.32ac, located in close...
Agri-Business
Land value expected to rise in 2024 - Sherry Fitz
The value of agricultural land is expected to increase by an average of 10% by the end of the year....
Property
Compact holding in Kerry fetches over €15,000/ac
As strong demand for land continues across the country, a compact holding in Co. Kerry has achieved a sale price...
Property
€4.3 million spent on vacant property grant since launch
A total of €4.3 million has been spent through the vacant property refurbishment grant since it was launched in July...