Farm Business
The importance of farm succession planning
In advance of Generational Renewal Week 2026 which takes place from Monday 7th to Friday 11th September, Teagasc specialist Ruth Fennell joins the Beef Edge podcast to discuss succession planning and preview the week.
2 September 2026
What’s in store for Generational Renewal Week 2026
Generational Renewal Week 2026, taking place from Monday 7th to Friday 11th September 2026, will bring farmers, farm families and the wider agricultural community together for a week focused on planning for the future, creating opportunities for the next generation and supporting farm families as their businesses evolve.
25 August 2026
The role and reach of Ireland’s SSRH scheme
The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH), writes Barry Caslin, Energy and Rural Development Specialist, plays a crucial role in Ireland’s transition away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy, particularly biomass boilers.
25 August 2026
Grass to gas: A win for farmers and the environment
Fiona Thorne, Adriana Ferreira Maluf Braga and JJ Lenehan explore some of the opportunities available in anaerobic digestion and provide an overview of some of the research ongoing in Teagasc, Grange.
24 July 2026
Farm incomes to fall in 2026 as milk and cattle prices ease
A new report from Teagasc economists reviews the current position in agricultural output and input markets and assesses prospects for Irish farm incomes this year.
23 July 2026
Leading the way on CAP future and Agricultural Innovation
Over 100 policymakers, researchers, farmers, and industry leaders gathered in Athlone, yesterday, July 8, for a landmark event focused on shaping the future of Irish agriculture and rural innovation under Ireland’s EU Presidency.
8 July 2026
Interested in anaerobic digestion?
The opportunities for farmers in the anaerobic digestion (AD) sector will be discussed and detailed at the BEEF2026 Open Day, taking place at Teagasc, Grange on July 1.
28 June 2026
Who Will Farm Europe’s Future? VistaMilk Workshop to Help Shape Next Generation Agricultural Policy
MEP Maria Walsh joined European Stakeholders at a VistaMilk Policy Workshop on Generational Renewal in Brussels today, Thursday, 25 June, to contribute to recommendations for the next Common Agricultural Policy.
25 June 2026
Winter feeding costs – where savings can be made
In recent years, global conflicts, including the ongoing Iran war, have increased volatility in energy, fertiliser and machinery markets, driving up costs. Austin Callaghan, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, outlines practical measures farmers can consider to help reduce costs on farm.
14 June 2026
Farm safely this summer
Fatalities from work related incidents in Ireland rose from 36 in 2024 to 58 in 2025, with agriculture being the most dangerous sector. The Health and Safety Authority report that the agriculture sector, with 23 deaths, continues to account for the highest number of fatalities. Martina Donnelly gives practical advice on staying safe on farm during the busy summer months.
6 June 2026