Succession

Dempsey at Large: land prices soaring in places as western Europe stagnates

Ireland has an extremely open land market, with no restrictions on who can purchase land and in what amount.

VIEWPOINTS 11 February 2026

Dempsey at Large: land prices soaring in places as western Europe stagnates

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Money Mentor: if my mother gifts me land, what tax will I owe?

Money Mentor: if my mother gifts me land, what tax will I owe?

MONEY MENTOR 4 February 2026

What happens if the family farm is left to an outsider?

What happens if the family farm is left to an outsider?

L2 4 February 2026

Farm viability at risk from lack of Fair Deal planning

Farm viability at risk from lack of Fair Deal planning

Farm viability at risk from lack of Fair Deal planning

FEATURES 28 January 2026

Editorial: farm succession still a huge issue for many

Editorial: farm succession still a huge issue for many

Editorial: farm succession still a huge issue for many

VIEWPOINTS 21 January 2026

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Farmer positivity at highest in five years

Farmer positivity at highest in five years

Ifac’s 2026 Irish farm report shows optimism in the industry tempered by concerns over regulation, viability and succession.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Farmer’s Yards – a remedy to combat social isolation

Farmer’s Yards – a remedy to combat social isolation

A social initiative for older farmers developed by researchers in Galway remains unavailable around the country, despite a successful pilot project that has been adopted by the US ag sector.

FEATURES 24 December 2025

New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

The recent change to agricultural and business relief for inheritance tax in the UK reduces potential tax bills for large farms.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 December 2025

Aurivo launches one-to-one farm succession clinics

Aurivo launches one-to-one farm succession clinics

Under the theme 'your farm, your future', these sessions will provide tailored advice and practical guidance to help farm families plan for the future of their farms.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Inheritance tax campaign for the childless hopeful for 'equal treatment'

Inheritance tax campaign for the childless hopeful for 'equal treatment'

A campaign group is looking for fairer inheritance tax treatment for those who do not have children.

NEWS 24 December 2025

How to get started with registered farm partnership

How to get started with registered farm partnership

A Teagasc webinar will offer those interested in registered farm partnership a step-by-step guide to the process, led by collaborative farming specialist Ruth Fennell.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Over two-thirds of veterinary practices acquired by corporates - new report

Over two-thirds of veterinary practices acquired by corporates - new report

Another 35% of vets who aren't incorporated are actively considering it.

NEWS 24 December 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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