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A series of articles and features throughout September on Ireland's farming, agriculture and natural environment focusing on the challenges they are facing due to climate change and changing consumer demands.

<p>While more families are taking action, many still put succession on the long finger. Picture: iStock</p>

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Planning for the future of the family farm

Few topics stir as much emotion – or uncertainty – among farming families as succession. For many, the family farm is far more than a business.

<p>With even an average-sized farm likely to approach €1m in value, full exemption from a 7.5% stamp duty is a significant incentive for farm transfer.</p>

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Tax reliefs for farm succession

<p>Patricia & Edward Treanor with their daughters Blaithin & Eala on their farm outside Clones, Co. Monaghan. </p>

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'I was in the mart and there were two people under the age of 30. It was me and a friend'

Real Estate concept judge gavel / lawyer with auction hammer

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Dairy leading the way, but other sectors strengthening their hand

Deep in the forest with wild garlic growing in Spring, Roscommon, Ireland.

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Forestry land still viewed by many as the best investment

aerial view of yellow harvest fields

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'There's no shortage of investors, land is always in demand,' say top auctioneers

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Rising value of farmland sees investors return to market

The continuing rise in average prices is drawing in more and more investors, as leading auctioneers tell Conor Power

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023

Herd of Friesian cattle

Appetite for agricultural land showing no signs of abating

The value of farmland in Ireland has steadily continued to rise in recent months, as industry experts tell Conor Power

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023

Farm safety: 'My passion is going out there and talking to farmers'

Farm safety: 'My passion is going out there and talking to farmers'

Mr Gohery, who is from Eyrecourt in Co Galway, experienced the loss of one leg and serious injury of the other in 2009.

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

Irish Farmer with Cows

The person, machine, and system must be right to avoid farm fatalities

Farming had 13 work-related fatalities in 2022, with it remaining the sector with the highest number of fatalities.

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

'It’s very hard to get help now out in rural areas because everyone's moving away'

'It’s very hard to get help now out in rural areas because everyone's moving away'

Glyn Egan is the eighth generation to be farming in the Kerry mountains

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

Where have all the young farmers gone?

Where have all the young farmers gone?

What is the future for young farmers

Wed, 06 Sep, 2023

The late-night chat that saved a farmer's life

The late-night chat that saved a farmer's life

Ireland loses more farmers to suicide than to farm accidents. It's why #AgMentalHealthWeek is so important

Wed, 22 Sep, 2021

Sheep above misty countryside

Farm land values: Positive picture on the landscape

Farm land is making €10,000 to €14,000 per acre. Hot spots like West Cork and near towns are at €14k to €20k an acre

Thu, 16 Sep, 2021

Weathering the storms and producing award-winning cheese in East Cork

Weathering the storms and producing award-winning cheese in East Cork

Bó Rua farm has been producing farmhouse cheese since 2018

Mon, 13 Sep, 2021

From small trees do great juices flow

From small trees do great juices flow

Maurice Gilbert moved from construction to healthy juices

Wed, 08 Sep, 2021

Minister: 'Focus is on adding value rather than volume to produce'

Minister: 'Focus is on adding value rather than volume to produce'

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue tells the Irish Examiner how adding value to our produce, but not adding volume, will get the maximum price, while reducing our carbon footprint

Wed, 08 Sep, 2021

Is food security a basic human right or something only the fortunate few can access?

Is food security a basic human right or something only the fortunate few can access?

The UN estimates that the global population will reach 10 billion by 2050 and that as the population continues to grow, it will become necessary for food production and food accessibility to grow in tandem with that

Wed, 08 Sep, 2021

Germany Pushes Forward In Its Energy Transition Though Remains Dependent On Coal

Solving the puzzle: Integrating renewable energy technologies on the farm

Irish farmers can become leaders to help Ireland to reach its 2030 targets.

Thu, 02 Sep, 2021

Putting sustainability and renewable energy to the test in Dingle

Putting sustainability and renewable energy to the test in Dingle

'Important for all sectors to work with farmers when it comes to the technologies available'

Thu, 02 Sep, 2021

‘Freshwater pearl mussels are a keystone species in our rivers’

‘Freshwater pearl mussels are a keystone species in our rivers’

Almost one quarter of the entire mussel population in Ireland can be found in Munster

Wed, 01 Sep, 2021

‘If everybody did a small bit it would make a huge difference’

‘If everybody did a small bit it would make a huge difference’

Pollinator Plan aims to help bees, other pollinators and biodiversity in Ireland

Wed, 01 Sep, 2021

Reaping the benefits of solar systems on farms

Reaping the benefits of solar systems on farms

Barry Caslin from Teagasc gives a guide to installing sola panels on your farm

Wed, 01 Sep, 2021

Farmland is vital for Ireland’s declining pollinators

Farmland is vital for Ireland’s declining pollinators

Traditionally farmland was very pollinator-friendly because it was naturally flower-rich

Wed, 01 Sep, 2021

From organics to robotics, these families are farming for the future

From organics to robotics, these families are farming for the future

Meet the farmers who are continuing a family tradition in innovative ways

Tue, 29 Sep, 2020

ICMSA@70: ‘I’m not treated any differently because I am a woman’

ICMSA@70: ‘I’m not treated any differently because I am a woman’

Aoife Ladd is a dairy farmer in Castletownroche, Co Cork. She was 15 when she went to her first ICMSA meeting.

Thu, 24 Sep, 2020

The great outdoors: Why we must invest in new playground of the nation

The great outdoors: Why we must invest in new playground of the nation

There is ample room for everyone to recreate safely but Ireland lacks the infrastructure

Wed, 23 Sep, 2020

Women in business: From Acorns, mighty forests grow

Women in business: From Acorns, mighty forests grow

A unique initiative offers support to female entrepreneurs in rural Ireland

Fri, 18 Sep, 2020

Farmer looking at a piece of paper

The farm transfer dilemma: Through your will or while you are still alive

Discussing your intentions allows others to give feedback which you can take on board in arriving at your decision

Wed, 16 Sep, 2020

Getting results as goats cheese demand continues to grow

Getting results as goats cheese demand continues to grow

From beef and sheep farming to milking 300 goats and producing one of the finest soft cheeses in the Munster region… And there’s more to come it seems from the Leahy family - including Seamus, his father Jim; mother Breda; and sister Norma - at ...

Fri, 11 Sep, 2020

Diversification at the heart of Tipperary beef farm

Diversification at the heart of Tipperary beef farm

A Co Tipperary food business has credited a UCC project for its success. Dr Joe Kerry, Food and Nutritional Sciences, UCC, helped by three Food Science students, worked with Blackcastle Farm at Two Mile Borris near Thurles.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2020

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