Farm Business
Large Crowd attends Generational Renewal farm walk in Tipperary
A successful farm walk took place yesterday on the farm of Mike and Birdy Slattery just outside Nenagh, County Tipperary, as part of Generational Renewal Week.
10 September 2026
A young successor’s guide to financing the farm
Taking on the management and ownership of a farm brings significant financial responsibility for young farmers. A recent video, produced as part of Generational Renewal Week 2026, highlighted the importance of planning, cash-flow management and building a strong track record when financing the farm business.
10 September 2026
Farm succession to be showcased at Wicklow farm walk
As part of Generational Renewal Week 2026, the Tyner family in Co. Wicklow will host a farm walk to showcase what they’ve done to bring the next generation into the business, Peter Lawrence, Teagasc Advisor in Tinahely previews the event.
10 September 2026
GROdairy aims to unlock dairy farming opportunities for the next generation
The Teagasc GROdairy Programme was launched in Nenagh, County Tipperary today, Wednesday, 9 September, to help farmers plan for the future and create pathways for the next generation.
9 September 2026
Plan tax reliefs before transferring the family farm
Farmers planning to transfer their farms to the next generation are being urged to seek professional tax advice well in advance of any transfer.
9 September 2026
Generational renewal a critical challenge across the EU
Across the EU, the average age of farmers is now 57, with data from the most recent census of agriculture indicating that 33% of EU farmers are aged over 65.
8 September 2026
Women in Agriculture: 80% of farm successors are male
Over the past three decades, there has been little growth in the number of female farm holders in Ireland and, where a successor to a farm has been identified, 80% are male.
7 September 2026
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