Farm Business
Supporting farmers through this difficult period
0 Supporting farmers through this difficult period Following a difficult spring and no immediate respite from the weather challenges being faced at farm level, Teagasc has moved to introduce a number of measures to support farmers. Today, Monday, April 8, Teagasc Director of Knowledge Transfer, Dr Stan Lalor announced two additional initiatives that […]
8 April 2024
Ongoing farm labour shortage evident again this spring
Ongoing farm labour shortage evident again this spring Spring has definitely sprung on farms across Ireland with lambing and calving in full flow the past few weeks. However, one thing that has been highlighted is the continued lack of availability of labour on farms, Roisin Scully, KT Masters Student, Teagasc Ballinrobe, tells […]
21 March 2024
Homestead Revival: Profiting from Farmhouse Renovation and Self-Catering Ventures
Homestead Revival: Profiting from Farmhouse Renovation and Self-Catering Ventures Host Barry Caslin, Teagasc was joined by Niamh Byrne, Abhainn Ri Farm, Blessington Co. Wicklow and Tomás O’Keeffe, dairy farmer from Tipperary and owner of Suir Valley Cottage. The webinar gave an overview of the potential of restoring old buildings or repurposing them […]
10 March 2024
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
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
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
More farmers and their spouses worked off farm in 2022
More farmers and their spouses worked off farm in 2022 The final results of the National Farm Survey 2022, representative of 85,000 farms nationally, were published earlier this week and they presented some interesting stats in relation to the uptake of off-farm employment at farm level. The survey indicated that 40% of […]
23 November 2023