New scheme 'a benefit to farmers organising their succession plan'

"It is very important to be able to assist farmers in making what can be very difficult but ultimately very important decisions about the future of their farming enterprise."

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue announced the launch of the Succession Planning Advice Grant recently.

A new scheme announced in recent days has been welcomed by farm organisations as a "benefit to farmers organising their succession plan".

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue announced the launch of the Succession Planning Advice Grant, saying that while not unique to Ireland, "I recognise that there are considerable demographic challenges in the agricultural sector".