Succession

Farmer’s Yards – a remedy to combat social isolation

A social initiative for older farmers developed by researchers in Galway remains unavailable around the country, despite a successful pilot project that has been adopted by the US ag sector.

FEATURES 14 January 2026

Farmer’s Yards – a remedy to combat social isolation

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New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

Aurivo launches one-to-one farm succession clinics

Aurivo launches one-to-one farm succession clinics

NEWS 4 January 2026

Inheritance tax campaign for the childless hopeful for 'equal treatment'

Inheritance tax campaign for the childless hopeful for 'equal treatment'

Inheritance tax campaign for the childless hopeful for 'equal treatment'

NEWS 30 December 2025

How to get started with registered farm partnership

How to get started with registered farm partnership

How to get started with registered farm partnership

NEWS 29 December 2025

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Over two-thirds of veterinary practices acquired by corporates - new report

Over two-thirds of veterinary practices acquired by corporates - new report

Another 35% of vets who aren't incorporated are actively considering it.

NEWS 8 December 2025

Solar farms – what developers look for in a site

Solar farms – what developers look for in a site

As organisations call for tighter guidelines on where solar farms can be built, Stephen Robb examines the criteria involved in selecting sites.

NEWS 8 December 2025

New age condition for forgotten farmers

New age condition for forgotten farmers

'I think the real reason for this age limit is merely to limit the size of the group eligible for the forgotten farmer payment,' - name and details with the editor

LETTERS 8 December 2025

Succession scheme for Kerry suppliers

Succession scheme for Kerry suppliers

KDI CEO Pat Murphy told a Kerry IFA meeting the scheme will be announced in the coming weeks and have a focus on new entrants.

NEWS 8 December 2025

‘Don’t send a tractor out of your yard, unless it is making money’

‘Don’t send a tractor out of your yard, unless it is making money’

Balancing money, minds and machinery was the topic of the fourth annual national agriculture contractor conference. Peter Thomas Keaveney attended.

NEWS 8 December 2025

Dairygold launches farm succession programme as average supplier is 59 years old

Dairygold launches farm succession programme as average supplier is 59 years old

The average age of a Dairygold supplier is now 59, as the co-op looks to take new blood into its milk supply pool.

NEWS 8 December 2025

Young Stock Podcast: will the real Willie Clancy please stand up?

Young Stock Podcast: will the real Willie Clancy please stand up?

Macra Munster vice-president Willie Clancy talks organic farming, succession and more with Anne O'Donoghue.

PODCAST 8 December 2025

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How calving alerts take the pressure off

Calving season is just around the corner and many dairy farmers are preparing for one of the busiest times of the year.

How calving alerts take the pressure off

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