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Average farmland price in Co Wicklow fell by 21% from the year before.
Horgans says Brazilian corned beef ‘does not replace Irish fresh beef’
Second cow tests positive for bluetongue on Wexford farm
More leeway in quotes as agents actively look for cattle
Bluetongue latest: live exports of cattle and sheep from ROI to NI suspended
Receivers appointed to Asba Meats for second time
Part-time farmers and business people were the most active buyers of land in Co Offaly last year.
Average price was €9,811/ac, a large from the highs of the year before.
Seling prices ranged from €4,091/ac to a maximum of €25,481/ac. Dairy farmers continued to be the most active buyers.
There's top class land in the north of the county but full-time farmers struggle to compete when it goes on sale.
Top quality commercial forests are selling for up to €9,000/ac, while afforestation is set to increase marginally in 2025 after historically low levels in recent years, writes Donal Magner.
Some fine, large farms were placed on the market last year and they met keen interest.
Aidan Brennan analyses the factors impacting dairy farmers that could influence demand for land in the coming years.
Cavan SFM Show brings the industry’s top machinery under one roof The Cavan Spring Farm Machinery Show takes place on 4 and 5 February at the Cavan Equestrian Centre, offering farmers a first look at the machines and technology driving the season ahead.
