Farm Business
Time to act: Succession and financial planning
For many families, succession planning remains one of the most difficult conversations that is had around the kitchen table. Martina Donnelly tells us more.
18 October 2026
Why farm succession is much more than just an inheritance issue
Through the medium of RTÉ Brainstorm, Farm Management Specialist at Teagasc, Kevin Connolly explained that the reality of farm succession among families can be a complex and emotionally charged affair which shapes our agricultural future.
10 October 2026
Budget 2027: Key measures for farmers
Budget 2027 includes changes to farm taxation, succession supports and social protection, Farm Management Specialist at Teagasc, Kevin Connolly outlines some of the main budget measures.
7 October 2026
Teagasc launches Farm Enterprise Factsheets and Farm Survey Final Results
Teagasc has published its National Farm Survey (NFS) Farm Enterprise Factsheets for 2025, providing a clear picture of the financial and technical performance of a range of farm enterprises in Ireland last year.
5 October 2026
Transferring the Family Farm events – navigating the complexities of succession
Having benefitted more than 20,000 farmers over the past decade, the annual series of Teagasc Transferring the Family Farm Clinics will commence once again in early October.
28 September 2026
Updated ‘Supports for Farmers’ guide available
An updated guide, providing practical information on the supports, grants, schemes and services available to farmers, has been made available.
28 September 2026
Third FAST-IP Programme to launch next wave of Agri-tech start-ups commences
FAST-IP has announced that twelve participants have commenced its third food and agriculture entrepreneurship programme dedicated to launching the next wave of agri-tech start-ups.
27 September 2026
Policy priorities to support women-led innovation in Irish farming identified in new research
Research from University of Galway, Longford Women's Link and Teagasc has identified nine policy priorities to better support women-led innovation in Irish farming and rural areas.
22 September 2026
2026 Farm Business Options Programme launched
Teagasc has launched its 2026 Farm Business Options Training Programme, designed to inspire and equip farmers and farm families with the tools, knowledge and networks to explore new business opportunities and diversify their enterprises.
18 September 2026
Large Crowd attends Generational Renewal farm walk in Tipperary
A successful farm walk took place yesterday on the farm of Mike and Birdy Slattery just outside Nenagh, County Tipperary, as part of Generational Renewal Week.
10 September 2026