Annual Agricultural Land Market Review and Outlook 2026
The SCSI/Teagasc Agricultural Land Market Review and Outlook 2026, now in its thirteenth year, provides an analysis of Ireland’s agricultural land market and farming sector performance, with insights into trends from 2025 and forecasts for 2026.
By SCSI/Teagasc
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This report has become a valued annual reference point for farmers, landowners, advisors and policymakers, providing an objective assessment of how Ireland’s agricultural land market is evolving, and the pressures and opportunities shaping it.
The findings for 2025 point to a land market that remained very active and competitive, underpinned by strong demand and the continued scarcity of land coming to market. While favourable incomes in the dairy and beef sectors supported some of this activity during the year, this report also highlights emerging constraints that are increasingly influencing decision-making across the sector. Price volatility, rising input costs, regulatory requirements, and wider geopolitical uncertainty are now central considerations for many farmers as they plan for the year ahead.