Farm Business
Farm safely this summer
Fatalities from work related incidents in Ireland rose from 36 in 2024 to 58 in 2025, with agriculture being the most dangerous sector. The Health and Safety Authority report that the agriculture sector, with 23 deaths, continues to account for the highest number of fatalities. Martina Donnelly gives practical advice on staying safe on farm during the busy summer months.
6 June 2026
Why 2026 is the year to start the farm transfer conversation
For many farm families in Ireland, succession remains one of the most difficult conversations around the kitchen table. Putting off decisions about farm transfer can create significant legal, financial and family difficulties. Eimear Hughes, Teagasc Farm Advisor, tells us more.
31 May 2026
More farmers availing of off-farm income
It is evident that the gap between the incomes earned by different farming systems has grown in recent years, according to Professor Frank O’Mara, Director of Teagasc, who addressed the Nuffield International Triennial in Ireland at Queen’s University on May 18th.
25 May 2026
Fuel support scheme welcome as silage costs remain high
Sean Mannion, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, discusses the Fuel Income Support Scheme, which provides timely support for farmers and contractors as high diesel prices continue to drive up silage-making costs.
24 May 2026
National and regional land sales prices
The annual SCSI/Teagasc Agricultural Land Market Review and Outlook 2026, published on April 28, provides a county-by-country breakdown of the prices of good and poor-quality land last year.
29 April 2026
Agricultural land prices and rents forecast to rise by 4%
Modest growth in land prices and rental rates is forecast for 2026, with both the price of agricultural land and rental values expected to increase by 4% on average this year.
28 April 2026
Agricultural outlook 2026 – a more challenging year in store
The outlook for agriculture is significantly more challenging this year due to uncertainty and higher input costs by war in the Middle East.
28 April 2026
Collaborative farming: Incentives and barriers
Research on collaborative farming, completed by researchers in Maynooth University and Teagasc and published in the Journal of Rural Studies, has pinpointed key incentives and barriers to entering such arrangements in Ireland.
24 April 2026
Building momentum: Supporting women in agriculture
Representing just 13.4% of farm holders in Ireland, the role and supports available to women in agriculture are coming increasingly under the spotlight.
16 April 2026
Why are farmers not transferring the farm?
Keith Fahy, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, Athenry, Co. Galway discusses the importance of timely farm transfers to ensure long-term viability.
8 April 2026