Halfway through its second year of operation, the Land Mobility Service (LMS) has already doubled the number of arrangements made for farmers considering expansion, changing enterprise, or stepping back from farming.

Macra na Feirme has urged Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney to open the new collaborative farming scheme under the rural development programme.

Seán Finan from Co Roscommon will lead Macra na Feirme for the next two years.

Hustings have been taking part across the country this month, offering members an opportunity to meet those contesting the presidential race.

Farmers considering expansion, changing enterprise, or stepping back from farming, have a new expert and confidential service to help them.

This time last year we established the Land Mobility Service.

Key dairy industry stakeholders will come together in Clonmel next Thursday for Dairy Ireland’s annual conference.

Currently, outside of a family farm, there is very little opportunity for a young person to get established in farming.