2021 land rent and sale price rises predicted

Demand for good quality ground remains strong 

Dairy farmers are driving the land market in Munster. File Picture. 

Land prices are expected to rise 4% this year, according to the latest agricultural land market review and outlook report by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland and Teagasc.

Demand for good quality farmland remains strong, and land rental price increases are predicted of 8% for Leinster, 5% for Munster, and 6% for Connacht.