Macra na Feirme’s Young Farmers Positive Forum, backed by AIB, was a huge success with 90 young farmers in attendance in Birr, Co Offaly.

Mixing business with pleasure is one thing. But mixing business with family is altogether different, and often volatile and dynamic.

Macra’s inaugural Young Farmers Positive Forum in association with AIB aims to deliver relevant targeted information to young farmers to help them pave the way for a successful career in farming.

INHERITED farm land valued at €1m could cost up to €70,000 in tax if hinted increases occur, said a senior IFAC tax consultant.