Farm Business
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
Assessing the potential of hydropower
0 Assessing the potential of hydropower With high electricity prices and uncertainty, farmers with steep land and high, consistent volumes of rainfall may consider hydropower. Hydroelectricity is derived from the power harnessed from the flow of falling water, typically from fast-flowing streams and rivers. Presently about 2.5% of Ireland’s electricity generating capacity is […]
9 April 2023
What you need to know about young farmer top up payments
0 What you need to know about young farmer top up payments The CAP 2023 schemes have been announced. Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare, explains why we all now need to familiarise ourselves with the new titles, acronyms and terms and conditions of the new schemes. There is a lot to examine […]
8 April 2023
Challenges and solutions to female entrepreneurship
0 Challenges and solutions to female entrepreneurship Entrepreneurs and academics from Ireland, Turkey and Greece met to empower females to enhance the sustainability of European food systems. The focus of the online event, held on February 1st, was on female participation in short food supply chains (SFSC). Such chains are seen as having […]
3 February 2023
Reducing the Stress of Transferring the Family Farm
Reducing the Stress of Transferring the Family Farm Teagasc recently held a very well attended workshop in Claremorris on transferring the family farm that covered all aspects of farm transfer. Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport tells us it is a topic that always comes up when he is meeting clients, regardless […]
22 November 2022
Everything you need to know about installing solar panels on your farm
0 Everything you need to know about installing solar panels on your farm Barry Caslin, Teagasc Energy & Rural Development Specialist, answers all your questions about solar panels: where do you put them, what type do your get, can you get a grant, are they tax-deductible, do you need planning permission, how do […]
3 October 2022