Farm Business
Handing the farm over to the next generation
Handing the farm over to the next generation With the average age of Irish farmers now 59, succession is one of the biggest challenges facing farming. Teagasc Farm Management Specialist, Klara McGriskin looks at the essential steps for a smooth succession process. If not properly planned, farm succession can lead to uncertainty, […]
27 April 2025
Diversifying Irish agriculture – navigating new paths to farm resilience
Diversifying Irish agriculture – navigating new paths to farm resilience Thinking of diversifying your farm business? Energy and Rural Development Specialist at Teagasc, Barry Caslin looks at the pros and cons and explores a number of diversification options. In an era of evolving markets and increasing environmental awareness, Irish farmers are strategically […]
24 April 2025
Can Producer Organisations contribute to Ireland’s organic sector?
Can Producer Organisations contribute to Ireland’s organic sector? Producer Organisations could play an important role in strengthening Ireland’s organic agriculture sector, a recent report commissioned by Teagasc has found. The ‘Feasibility Study of Producer Organisations (POs) in the Irish Organic Sector’ report commissioned by Teagasc, with funding from the Department of Agriculture, […]
21 April 2025
Is collaborative farming an opportunity for you?
Is collaborative farming an opportunity for you? Collaborative farming arrangements, where two or more farmers work together, are providing a practical solution to some of the challenges faced by farmers. Collaborative farming arrangements offer three key benefits: 1). Economic: By pooling resources, farmers can increase scale, lower costs and share financial risks. […]
19 April 2025
Exploring Farm Diversification: Milk Vending Machines
0 Exploring Farm Diversification: Milk Vending Machines Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, explores how milk vending machines can offer farmers a path to diversification, boosting revenue, enhancing consumer convenience, and strengthening farm-to-table connections. Direct selling of milk via vending machines can be a diversification option for farmers or family members in […]
6 April 2025
Preparing for your 2025 BISS Appointment
Preparing for your 2025 BISS Appointment Farmers now need to book their BISS appointment with their Teagasc advisor and plan ahead to make it a successful consultation, Teagasc Schemes Support Specialist, Mairead Kirk tells us more. We are entering a very busy time for Teagasc advisors, as they assist their clients to […]
13 March 2025
TAMS action to aid Storm Éowyn clean up
0 TAMS action to aid Storm Éowyn clean up The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has leveraged its Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) to provide support to farmers dealing with the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. Announced by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon on Thursday, March […]
9 March 2025
Just 13.4% of farm holders in Ireland are women – study
0 Just 13.4% of farm holders in Ireland are women – study A new report launched today, March 7, has provided an in-depth profile of women in agriculture in Ireland for the first time. The report, which identified the barriers women in agriculture face and recommended policy changes to tackle them, was led […]
7 March 2025
Everything farmers need to know about putting solar panels on sheds
0 Everything farmers need to know about putting solar panels on sheds Barry Caslin highlights how farmers, blessed with extensive roof areas ideal for solar panel installations, can turn these underutilized areas into energy-generating assets. This can help meet their energy needs & provide the potential to contribute to the national grid. Why […]
3 March 2025
Harvesting renewable energy with SRESS
Harvesting renewable energy with SRESS Energy and Rural Development Specialist at Teagasc, Barry Caslin outlines the key decisions farmers have to make to maximise their investment’s potential under the Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS). What is SRESS? The Irish Government has started a new programme called the Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support […]
19 February 2025