Karen Walsh: Making sense of choices on offer to develop solar system on farm

Over the last year many farmers have found themselves being actively canvassed by solar farm developers looking to secure locations for solar farm installations on their lands.

Farmers considering getting involved with large-scale solar-power schemes should think carefully about what is in store.

The prospect of additional income will always be welcomed by farmers and landowners but many are signing contracts with installers without taking legal advice or talking through the issues with their Teagasc advisor and other professionals.