Farm Business
Just 13.4% of farm holders in Ireland are women – study
0 Just 13.4% of farm holders in Ireland are women – study A new report launched today, March 7, has provided an in-depth profile of women in agriculture in Ireland for the first time. The report, which identified the barriers women in agriculture face and recommended policy changes to tackle them, was led […]
7 March 2025
Everything farmers need to know about putting solar panels on sheds
0 Everything farmers need to know about putting solar panels on sheds Barry Caslin highlights how farmers, blessed with extensive roof areas ideal for solar panel installations, can turn these underutilized areas into energy-generating assets. This can help meet their energy needs & provide the potential to contribute to the national grid. Why […]
3 March 2025
Harvesting renewable energy with SRESS
Harvesting renewable energy with SRESS Energy and Rural Development Specialist at Teagasc, Barry Caslin outlines the key decisions farmers have to make to maximise their investment’s potential under the Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS). What is SRESS? The Irish Government has started a new programme called the Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support […]
19 February 2025
Exploring farm diversification: Speciality Crops
Exploring farm diversification: Speciality Crops Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, explores how speciality crops can be a valuable option for farm diversification, especially for farmers looking to expand their product range and tap into niche or high-value markets. With growing consumer interest in low gluten or gluten free cereals and […]
15 February 2025
BISS now open for applications
BISS now open for applications The application process for the 2025 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS), Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability (CRISS), Eco-Schemes and the other related schemes has now opened. Making the announcement, today, February 11, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon T.D. urged farmers and […]
11 February 2025
Exploring Farm Diversification: Farmers’ Markets
0 Exploring Farm Diversification: Farmers’ Markets Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, explores how farmers’ markets enhance Irish farm supply chains. By connecting farmers directly with consumers, these markets boost profits, foster relationships, and promote sustainability, ensuring a thriving local food economy. Farmers’ markets provide an excellent opportunity for farmer producers to […]
9 February 2025
Exploring Farm Diversification: Allotment Rentals
0 Exploring Farm Diversification: Allotment Rentals Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, explores how farmers can boost their income and foster community engagement through the rental of allotments. Farmers are increasingly seeking ways to diversify and generate additional revenue. One such avenue is through the rental of allotments, small parcels of land […]
1 February 2025
Farm Transfer – Examine all the options
Farm Transfer – Examine all the options For some farmers the process of transferring the family farm is a relatively easy decision to take, for others it is a decision taken out of their hands if they pass away before making a Will. Andy Ryder tells us more. There are many things […]
19 January 2025
Webinars on contract rearing and forming a registered farm partnership
Webinars on contract rearing and forming a registered farm partnership Collaborative Farming Specialist at Teagasc, Ruth Fennell has organised two webinars over the month of January, which will share key information on contract rearing and forming a registered farm partnership. The first webinar in the series, taking place tonight, January 14 at […]
14 January 2025
Exploring Farm Diversification: Pick Your Own
0 Exploring Farm Diversification: Pick Your Own Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, explores how farms can boost income with a “pick your own” experience, sharing essential tips and strategies for successful implementation. Farm diversification provides a pathway to reduce dependency on conventional farming practices. It introduces new income-generating activities that leverage […]
5 January 2025