Diversification

BISS 2026 opens for applications

Farmers will receive their maps and land details for 2026 in the post over the coming weeks.

NEWS 13 February 2026

BISS 2026 opens for applications

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Fifth Nephin AD plant set for Tipperary

Fifth Nephin AD plant set for Tipperary

NEWS 4 February 2026

Farmers turned AD engineers in England

Farmers turned AD engineers in England

FEATURE 20 December 2025

Solar farm debate continues in farming

Solar farm debate continues in farming

Solar farm debate continues in farming

RENEWABLES 10 December 2025

Why knowledge sharing will be key to Irish agroforestry

Why knowledge sharing will be key to Irish agroforestry

Why knowledge sharing will be key to Irish agroforestry

FORESTRY 19 November 2025

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Two-crop rule leeway only for holdings under 30ha

Two-crop rule leeway only for holdings under 30ha

Tillage growers with less than 30ha will be disappointed to hear that the simplification expected of the rule may not help their farm.

NEWS 8 October 2025

New farm succession support service in Munster

New farm succession support service in Munster

Initiative aims to support farmers, farm families and future farmers in planning for succession, diversification, and long-term sustainability on family farms.

NEWS 8 October 2025

Mulchers and tree shears help Fermanagh agri contractor diversify business

Mulchers and tree shears help Fermanagh agri contractor diversify business

Operating 12 diggers, four forestry mulchers and four tree shears, Gary Abbott spoke with Fermanagh contractor Alan Ferguson to learn why he diversified beyond grass and slurry work.

FARM MACHINERY 8 October 2025

My Farming Week: James Regan, Moycullen, Co Galway

My Farming Week: James Regan, Moycullen, Co Galway

Farming is a family affair for the Regans from Moycullen in Co Galway, with a contracting business also being run and more innovation on the way.

FEATURE 8 October 2025

Over 25 free business training events on offer for farmers this autumn

Over 25 free business training events on offer for farmers this autumn

The training events will give business planning guidance, link those interested with the relevant agencies and allow attendees to hear from guests who have diversified their farms.

NEWS 8 October 2025

IFA welcomes proposal to change three-crop rule

IFA welcomes proposal to change three-crop rule

Under the proposal there would be no crop diversification requirements on tillage farmers growing fewer than 50ha.

NEWS 8 October 2025

What’s in the budget for renewables?

What’s in the budget for renewables?

Budget 2026 saw the announcement of over €1 billion in energy transition funding, but what are the details?

NEWS 8 October 2025

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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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