Farm Business
Plan tax reliefs before transferring the family farm
Farmers planning to transfer their farms to the next generation are being urged to seek professional tax advice well in advance of any transfer.
9 September 2026
Generational renewal a critical challenge across the EU
Across the EU, the average age of farmers is now 57, with data from the most recent census of agriculture indicating that 33% of EU farmers are aged over 65.
8 September 2026
Women in Agriculture: 80% of farm successors are male
Over the past three decades, there has been little growth in the number of female farm holders in Ireland and, where a successor to a farm has been identified, 80% are male.
7 September 2026
The importance of farm succession planning
In advance of Generational Renewal Week 2026 which takes place from Monday 7th to Friday 11th September, Teagasc specialist Ruth Fennell joins the Beef Edge podcast to discuss succession planning and preview the week.
2 September 2026
What’s in store for Generational Renewal Week 2026
Generational Renewal Week 2026, taking place from Monday 7th to Friday 11th September 2026, will bring farmers, farm families and the wider agricultural community together for a week focused on planning for the future, creating opportunities for the next generation and supporting farm families as their businesses evolve.
25 August 2026
The role and reach of Ireland’s SSRH scheme
The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH), writes Barry Caslin, Energy and Rural Development Specialist, plays a crucial role in Ireland’s transition away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy, particularly biomass boilers.
25 August 2026
Grass to gas: A win for farmers and the environment
Fiona Thorne, Adriana Ferreira Maluf Braga and JJ Lenehan explore some of the opportunities available in anaerobic digestion and provide an overview of some of the research ongoing in Teagasc, Grange.
24 July 2026
Farm incomes to fall in 2026 as milk and cattle prices ease
A new report from Teagasc economists reviews the current position in agricultural output and input markets and assesses prospects for Irish farm incomes this year.
23 July 2026
Leading the way on CAP future and Agricultural Innovation
Over 100 policymakers, researchers, farmers, and industry leaders gathered in Athlone, yesterday, July 8, for a landmark event focused on shaping the future of Irish agriculture and rural innovation under Ireland’s EU Presidency.
8 July 2026
Interested in anaerobic digestion?
The opportunities for farmers in the anaerobic digestion (AD) sector will be discussed and detailed at the BEEF2026 Open Day, taking place at Teagasc, Grange on July 1.
28 June 2026