Farm Business

Use of agricultural land for renewable energy generation
0 Use of agricultural land for renewable energy generation As Ireland continues its transition towards a sustainable energy future, agricultural landowners find themselves at the forefront of a transformative journey, writes Barry Caslin, Teagasc Energy and Rural Development Specialist. While most Irish agricultural land will continue to be used to produce outputs such […]
4 May 2024

Farmland values forecast to increase
Farmland values forecast to increase SCSI auctioneers and valuers are forecasting that the price of agricultural land nationally will increase by 6% on average this year, mainly due to an expected recovery in milk prices and continuing strong demand from farmers and investors. As part of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland […]
23 April 2024
Virtual farm tours – let your fingers do the walking
Virtual farm tours – let your fingers do the walking Imagine just opening up your computer to ‘visit’ farms from all over the country and beyond – well now you can with Teagasc’s online virtual farm tours. Francis Quigley, Teagasc Farm Machinery and Milking Machine Specialist, tells us why they are particularly […]
21 April 2024

The potential of solar PV on Irish farms
The potential of solar PV on Irish farms Ireland’s Climate Action Plan sets a clear target of generating 8GW (8,000MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity by 2030. This target is divided into two categories: 5.5GW for utility-scale or large-scale developments covering sites of 200ac or more; and 2.5GW for non-new wires installations, […]
18 April 2024

Supporting farmers through this difficult period
0 Supporting farmers through this difficult period Following a difficult spring and no immediate respite from the weather challenges being faced at farm level, Teagasc has moved to introduce a number of measures to support farmers. Today, Monday, April 8, Teagasc Director of Knowledge Transfer, Dr Stan Lalor announced two additional initiatives that […]
8 April 2024

2024 BISS applications for New Registered Farm Partnerships
0 2024 BISS applications for New Registered Farm Partnerships Ruth Fennell, Collaborative Farming Specialist, outlines the process and considerations for registering a new farm partnership, focusing on steps for the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) application. Registered farm partnerships have been operating in Ireland since 2002, when Milk Production Partnerships were initially […]
7 April 2024
Planning for your 2024 BISS application
0 Planning for your 2024 BISS application Trevor Dunwoody, Teagasc Farm Management Specialist, discusses the importance and process of applying for the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) scheme. Applying to the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) scheme is almost certainly the most important task you will complete this year. Not only […]
6 April 2024

Advisory messages from the National Fodder and Food Security Committee meeting
Advisory messages from the National Fodder and Food Security Committee meeting An online meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) took place on Friday, March 29, at the request of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD. The meeting was called to assess the extent […]
29 March 2024

Ongoing farm labour shortage evident again this spring
Ongoing farm labour shortage evident again this spring Spring has definitely sprung on farms across Ireland with lambing and calving in full flow the past few weeks. However, one thing that has been highlighted is the continued lack of availability of labour on farms, Roisin Scully, KT Masters Student, Teagasc Ballinrobe, tells […]
21 March 2024

Homestead Revival: Profiting from Farmhouse Renovation and Self-Catering Ventures
Homestead Revival: Profiting from Farmhouse Renovation and Self-Catering Ventures Host Barry Caslin, Teagasc was joined by Niamh Byrne, Abhainn Ri Farm, Blessington Co. Wicklow and Tomás O’Keeffe, dairy farmer from Tipperary and owner of Suir Valley Cottage. The webinar gave an overview of the potential of restoring old buildings or repurposing them […]
10 March 2024