Generational Renewal Week 2025

Securing the Future of Irish Farms – Approaches for Generational Renewal

From Monday, 8th September to Friday, 12th September a hybrid programme of events on generation renewal took place. Included were three webinars and two farm walks.  Whether you are just starting to consider succession planning or are ready to take the next step, generational renewal week has something for everyone.

Generation Renewal: A Growing Priority in Irish Agriculture

Generation renewal has become a key topic of discussion in Ireland following the establishment of the Commission on Generation Renewal in October 2024.  The Commission recently submitted its findings to the Minister for Agriculture, and the industry now eagerly awaits the publication of its report.

The average age of Irish farmers is currently 59. Many report that they have no identified successor, or that potential successors are not planning to return home to farm. There has never been a more critical time to address this pressing issue.

Generation Renewal Week aims to showcase opportunities for young people to build fulfilling careers in farming. It will also focus on supporting older farmers to step back when they choose to do so. The week will also focus on navigating the often-complex area of tax implications related to succession and land transfer.

Collaborative Farming Webinar
Monday, 8th September  |  7.30pm

This webinar with Ruth Fennell, Collaborative Farming Specialist looked at collaborative farming options and how they can be used to address generation renewal.

Farm Succession & Inheritance Webinar
Tuesday, 9th September  |  7.30pm

This webinar focused on starting the conversation around Farm Succession and Inheritance with Claire O’Keeffe from Succession Ireland and Enda Geoghegan, Teagasc. The webinar also covered the importance of making a will with James McDonnell, Financial Specialist, Teagasc.

Taxes and Reliefs Webinar
Thursday, 11th September  |  7.30pm

A final webinar in a series as part of ‘Generational Renewal Week’. This webinar looked at navigating taxes and reliefs associated with farm transfers with Hugh MacEneaney, Financial Specialist, Teagasc.

Don’t forget – We will be running our annual Transferring the Family Farm Clinics in October. These clinics are designed to help farm families through the process and all aspects that need to be considered when transferring the family farm and take place in six locations across the country. Get more information and register for the ‘Transferring the Family Farm Clinics 2025’