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Dairy sector needs to grasp succession nettle
Declan O’Brien
The long hours worked on dairy farms, the better pay and employment conditions available off farm and income volatility, are some of the reasons why young people are slow to commit to dairying.
12 February 2025 News
Limited land supply sees lease prices hold
The trend of limited supply of new ground coming on the land leasing market appears to be country wide according to auctioneers.
29 January 2025 Letters
Letter to the Editor: the risks involved in leasing land
'A lot of dairy farmers who own their own land, may have expanded with leased land, in these changing times'. - Michael Molloy, Co Kildare
'The end of this chapter' - Carlow farmer sells his cows
Jamie Kealy will sell his award-winning dairy herd next Wednesday, and he explains why to Pat O'Toole.
8 January 2025 News
Young Leitrim man sets up farm in France
Nevan McKiernan speaks with Conor McPadden, who moved to France to set up his own farm earlier this year.
27 December 2024 Property
Farmer Writes: inheritance tax change a looming disaster
Labour leader Keir Starmer is obviously a very intelligent man but has a total lack of charisma and judgement, writes Joe Collingborn.
21 December 2024 Farmer Writes
Teagasc says farmers should 'do sums' on lettings
Auctioneers report strong demand and “some hot prices” for new leases and renewals.
20 November 2024 News