Farm Business
Farm succession and inheritance planning
0 Farm succession and inheritance planning The subject ‘transferring the family farm’ is one that every farm family should plan for during the life of the farm. People in general do not like to talk about succession and inheritance. It is a sensitive subject, as farmers may feel it marks the end of […]
3 June 2023
Land eligibility and conditionality guides published
Land eligibility and conditionality guides published A new Guide to Land Eligibility and a new Explanatory Handbook for Conditionality Requirements have recently been published by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Welcoming the publication of both, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue said: “These two new guides […]
30 May 2023
Final day to apply for BISS
Final day to apply for BISS Farmers applying for the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) have just hours to complete the application process, if not already done. Replacing the Basic Payment Scheme, BISS is designed to provide a direct income support to Irish farmers to underpin their continued sustainability and viability. […]
29 May 2023
Energy and Farm Diversification Show launched
Energy and Farm Diversification Show launched The launch of the Energy and Farm Diversification Show (formerly the Energy in Agriculture Show) took place in Dublin on Tuesday, May 23rd. The one day show incorporates a large trade exhibitor showcase, outdoor practical demonstrations, networking opportunities with industry experts and an extensive talks programme. […]
25 May 2023
Examining the collaborative farming options
Examining the collaborative farming options Collaborative farming options are attractive arrangements for young farmers to enter a farming business. Alternatively, there are also farmers who have no identified successor and are ready to step back or retire. In this article, Gordon Peppard, Teagasc Farm Business Structures Specialist, details a number of collaborative […]
16 May 2023
How will changes to Pillar I payments affect farmers?
0 How will changes to Pillar I payments affect farmers? Pillar I Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) support represents a significant proportion of income for certain cohorts of the farming population. Researchers at Teagasc set out to examine what the changes to how the support is distributed mean. Research undertaken by economists in Teagasc […]
7 May 2023
Agriculture’s role in biomethane production
0 Agriculture’s role in biomethane production Biomethane is a carbon neutral renewable gas made from farm and food waste, which is produced through anaerobic digestion (AD). As part of the Climate Action Plan 2023, a biomethane production target of 5.7TWh has been set for 2030, which is equivalent to approximately 10% of the […]
6 May 2023
Price of agricultural land to rise in 2023 – report
Price of agricultural land to rise in 2023 – report The price of agricultural land nationally will increase by 8% on average this year, underpinned by a strong dairy sector, a recent survey has indicated. In a major survey, auctioneer and valuer members of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI), operating […]
25 April 2023
Connecting renewables to the grid
Connecting renewables to the grid On this webinar, Barry Caslin, Teagasc, was joined by Anthony Walsh, Manager, Special Projects, Asset Management, ESB Networks, to discuss options for the agri-industry to produce and sell renewable electricity to the grid. On-site generation of renewable electricity has become an element of many farming businesses across […]
25 April 2023
Implications of revised nitrates measures on the land market
Implications of revised nitrates measures on the land market The SCSI/Teagasc Annual Agricultural Land Market Review & Outlook 2023, published today, April 25th, examined the impact changes to environmental policies – specifically the Nitrates Action Programme – will have on the land market. The Nitrates Action Programme – the means by which […]
25 April 2023