Farm Business

Have you made your Will yet?
Have you made your Will yet? Making a Will is a very important task to consider for any farmer today. Many farmers delay it for as long as possible believing that they can continue indefinitely. Ciaran Beatty, Teagasc Advisor, Castlerea says it is a difficult topic to address and many farmers avoid […]
20 March 2022

Could Organic Farming work on your Farm?
0 Could Organic Farming work on your Farm? As CAP 2023 approaches there is going to be an increased emphasis on environmental schemes and carbon friendly farming. Organic farming is of particular interest. Eanna Loughrey, Education Officer, Teagasc Ballinrobe has information about The Organic farming scheme and webinar details here The current EU […]
2 March 2022

Self-catering accommodation in agritourism
Self-catering accommodation in agritourism Tourism is one of Ireland’s most important economic sectors in which rural tourism can contribute enormously. Self-catering is a seasonal enterprise, usually from May to September. Barry Caslin Teagasc, Rural Economy, has advice on setting up Self-catering accommodation in agritourism Self Catering (PDF) Introduction In 2018, it generated an […]
13 February 2022

Adventure Tourism
Adventure Tourism Adventure tourism is an outdoor leisure activity that generally takes place in an unusual, exotic, remote or wilderness setting. Barry Caslin Teagasc, Rural Economy, has advice on setting up an adventure tourism business Introduction Adventure Tourism (PDF) It sometimes involves some form of unconventional means of transportation and tends to be […]
12 February 2022

Teagasc celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Teagasc celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science There is a diversity of careers available to women in science at Teagasc. Friday, 11th February, is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Teagasc takes the opportunity to stand for women and girls in science and break the stereotypes that […]
11 February 2022

The big pension problem for farmers in Ireland
The big pension problem for farmers in Ireland Under the current Irish State pension system, low-income farmers might not qualify for the contributory or non-contributory State pension. Researchers at Teagasc and Maynooth University have been investigating the effect proposed changes to the State pension system will have on farmers in Ireland. Researchers […]
10 February 2022

Long-term Land Leasing
0 Long-term Land Leasing Why are landowners considering Long-term Land Leasing? Gordon Peppard, Teagasc Collaborative Farming Specialist has the answer to this and lists the many benefits including enhanced tax relief incentives, advantages for the lessee, details on stamping the lease & valuable information you should know Profitability of existing enterprise Some farming […]
3 February 2022

A successful Registered Farm Partnership in south Tipperary
A successful Registered Farm Partnership in south Tipperary Keeping the February 11 deadline in mind, Gordon Peppard Teagasc Collaborative Farming Specialist, meets organic farmers Pat and Angela Mulrooney embarking on a successful Registered Farm Partnership (RFP) with their son Mark, in south Tipperary Photo above: Pat and Mark Mulrooney, organic farmers forming an […]
23 January 2022

Time to move if forming a Registered Farm Partnership
Time to move if forming a Registered Farm Partnership Registered Farm Partnership (RFP) is an excellent arrangement to bring a young person into the family farm business without having to immediately sign over the land. Keep an eye on the February 11 deadline. Gordon Peppard Teagasc Collaborative Farming Specialist has key advice […]
20 January 2022

Working Safely with Slurry
Working Safely with Slurry With slurry season commencing in many parts of the country this week it is once again important to think about the dangers associated with handling slurry and to plan this work with safety in mind. John McNamara and Francis Bligh Teagasc Health and Safety Specialists advice caution with […]
15 January 2022