Farm Business

Campgrounds & Motorhome Parks: A Land Use Alternative!
0 Campgrounds & Motorhome Parks: A Land Use Alternative! Host Barry Caslin, Teagasc, was joined by Con Quill, CEO of the Irish Caravan & Camping Council and Owner of the renowned Blarney Caravan and Camping Park. Con is a member of the ITIC Council. The webinar provided an insight into the world of […]
9 March 2024

Woman Farmer Capital Investment Scheme
0 Woman Farmer Capital Investment Scheme The Women Farmer Capital Investment Scheme (WFCIS) opened last year as part of Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3). Aíne O’Riordan, B&T Drystock advisor in Macroom, tells us more in this article. This scheme is welcomed as according to the Department of Agricultural, Food & Marine it […]
8 March 2024

Team approach is the way forward for farm succession
0 Team approach is the way forward for farm succession Succession planning requires the input of all family members as well as advice from experienced professionals to ensure a smooth hand-over and the best outcome for all parties, Bryan Twomey, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, and Kevin Connolly, Teagasc Farm Management specialist explain. Communication around […]
7 March 2024

Preparing for your BISS appointment
0 Preparing for your BISS appointment Owen Power, Teagasc Farm Management Specialist, has key advice on preparing for your BISS appointment, highlighting some of the common issues to be aware of. Most farmers will have received their 2024 BISS land details and maps in the post at this stage. This is the most […]
5 March 2024

Will Leased land leave money in your pocket in 2024?
0 Will Leased land leave money in your pocket in 2024? Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport, discusses the rising costs of leasing land for farming, and takes us through the most important points farmers should consider when evaluating the option. The cost of leasing land has risen over the past 5 years. […]
2 March 2024

Over 23,000 farmers to receive interim ACRES payments
Over 23,000 farmers to receive interim ACRES payments Interim payments under Tranche 1 of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) are set to reach the bank accounts of 23,709 participants in the coming days. Issued to those who have not yet received their advance payments in the scheme, farmers in ACRES General […]
29 February 2024

50% of TAMS 3 Tranche 1 applications now approved
50% of TAMS 3 Tranche 1 applications now approved Some 4,119 applications to tranche 1 of the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation (TAMS 3) have been approved, figures from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) have shown. Presented up to February 12th, a total of 8,203 applications had been received by […]
13 February 2024
Why Cash is still King
0 Why Cash is still King Cash is the lifeblood of every farm business and cashflow management is critical to success, writes Trevor Dunwoody Teagasc Farm Management Specialist. Put simply, cash flow is the measure of the movement of money in and out of your farm business. Years with lower product prices, higher […]
9 January 2024

Stay Safe this Christmas
Stay Safe this Christmas Christmas brings great excitement and activity with family returning home and friends visiting. Keeping a focus on safety on the farm and around the farmyard is very important. Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist tells us how we can stay safe during this time. Rushing and tiredness […]
21 December 2023

Schemes update: Final day for ACRES applications and organics closing date approaching
Schemes update: Final day for ACRES applications and organics closing date approaching Farmers wishing to apply to either the second tranche of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) or the Organic Farming Scheme have a tight window to ensure their applications are submitted successfully. For both ACRES General and ACRES Co-operation, the […]
13 December 2023