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EU backs Denmark’s €1bn plan to take farms out of production

Denmark can now proceed with a voluntary scheme that will pay farmers to permanently take their farmland out of agricultural use.

NEWS 13 February 2026

EU backs Denmark’s €1bn plan to take farms out of production

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Farmer views: 'if we lose the upland farmer we lose generations of knowledge'

Farmer views: 'if we lose the upland farmer we lose generations of knowledge'

NEWS 11 February 2026

Convenient Offaly land block for auction

Convenient Offaly land block for auction

FOR SALE 11 February 2026

March auction for compact turnkey farm for €800,000

March auction for compact turnkey farm for €800,000

March auction for compact turnkey farm for €800,000

FOR SALE 11 February 2026

Big renovation potential in Ballyfoyle sale

Big renovation potential in Ballyfoyle sale

Big renovation potential in Ballyfoyle sale

FOR SALE 11 February 2026

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Opportunity to acquire tillage land for €1.5m in Donegal

Opportunity to acquire tillage land for €1.5m in Donegal

A substantial tillage farm in the east Donegal has come on the market. The rarity of such a large block of land coming up for sale means it will be one to watch.

FOR SALE 5 February 2026

€540/ac paid for land lease in Kilkenny

€540/ac paid for land lease in Kilkenny

The rental price for the long-term lease of the 45ac at Danesfort equates to €24,300 per year.

NEWS 5 February 2026

Land market expected to hold steady in 2026

Land market expected to hold steady in 2026

Most of the factors that kept the market stable in 2025 remain in place as we enter the new year.

LAND REPORT 5 February 2026

Tillage won't be a major player in the land market

Tillage won't be a major player in the land market

Tillage farmers are unlikely to be major players in the land market for 2026, as incomes come under pressure and rental prices remain high.

LAND REPORT 5 February 2026

Pair of traditional farmhouses on market in west Cork

Pair of traditional farmhouses on market in west Cork

A pair of residential farms in west Cork are new to the market. Both qualify for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant and have attracted strong interest.

PROPERTY 5 February 2026

A stable land market - for now

A stable land market - for now

The general expectation is for continued stability in 2026 - and that wouldn't be a bad outcome.

LAND REPORT 5 February 2026

What does the nitrates derogation renewal mean for the land market?

What does the nitrates derogation renewal mean for the land market?

Daire Cregg looks at what the derogation extension means for the land market and how milk prices are going to impact demand from dairy farmers.

LAND REPORT 5 February 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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