Farm Business
Under the shadow
Research conducted by Teagasc and the University of Galway has estimated the economic value – or shadow wage – of farm family labour on Irish dairy farms, highlighting the critical role of agricultural education in increasing its value.
08 September 2024
Majority of ACRES balancing payments expected by September’s end
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. has provided an update on the progress of ACRES payments already made and those for issue over the coming period.
06 September 2024
Farm transfer and succession are matters for every farm family
The subject ‘Transferring the family farm’ is one that every farm family should plan for during the life of the farm, Farm Management Specialist at Teagasc, James McDonnell shares key details of what’s involved.
27 August 2024
Organic Farming Principles Course available
The 25-hour QQI Level 5 Organic Farming Principles course is required for farmers entering the Organic Farming Scheme, covering organic standards, sustainable practices, and economic evaluation, with upcoming sessions starting in August and September at various locations.
09 August 2024
Mixed fortunes for Irish farmers in 2024
A new report by economists at Teagasc provides an updated forecast on the average margins and incomes expected across the agricultural sector in Ireland for 2024.
06 August 2024
Employment deployment
Studying employment practices on farms will allow for the development of tailored support and training, helping farmers offer more attractive employment opportunities.
04 August 2024
Second year of investment declines on Irish farms
Gross new investment on Irish farms declined overall in 2023, results published in the Teagasc National Farm Survey 2023 have shown.This followed a reduction in 2022 also, after a number of years of substantial growth.
26 July 2024
Extent of 2023 farm income drop confirmed
The results of a new report by Teagasc confirm a very difficult year for income levels across farm systems in Ireland in 2023. Published today, Tuesday, 23 July, the Teagasc National Farm Survey 2023 is representative of almost 85,000 farms in Ireland.
23 July 2024
Practical actions for efficient and environmentally sustainable farms
Owen Fenton and Bridget Lynch discuss integrating technologies into farming systems to improve soil health, carbon sequestration, biodiversity, emissions reduction, and water quality, encouraging farmers to adopt one new technology each season.
21 July 2024
Challenges and Indicators for Resilient and Sustainable Farming systems
Karen Daly and David Wall discuss the challenges and strategies for achieving environmental sustainability in agriculture, focusing on reducing emissions, improving water quality, enhancing biodiversity, and adopting new technologies.
20 July 2024
Farm Diversification and Innovation - What are your Options?
Joanne Masterson, Teagasc Business & Technology Drystock Advisor, tells us that many farmers and rural dwellers are interested in enterprise diversification, and talks about the options available.
20 July 2024
"Branching Out" by Teagasc Launched: A Comprehensive Guide to Farm Diversification
At the Energy and Farm Diversification show at Gurteen Agricultural College, the eagerly anticipated publication "Branching Out" by Teagasc was officially launched. This essential new guide is designed to support farmers and their families in navigating the complexities of farm diversification.
19 July 2024
How this Cork family achieved a smooth farm succession process
Alan Dillon, DairyBeef 500 Manager, recently visited a family in Co. Cork, who’ve ticked all the boxes when it comes to the key things to consider in the farm succession process.
04 July 2024
5 of the main concerns raised by farmers this spring
Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport, briefly addresses the main queries raised by his clients over recent months, focusing on weather-related queries, nitrates, scheme work and succession planning.
30 June 2024
Regeneration through collaboration
Generational renewal and succession planning must tackle the challenge of aging farmer populations. Collaborative farming may be a solution, but requires greater research and planning from policymakers. A recent article in TResearch explores this in more detail.
21 June 2024
Opportunity to correct BISS applications without penalty
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has advised farmers of two important opportunities regarding corrections to their 2024 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and other area-based schemes.
10 June 2024
Succession challenges and potential solutions explored in new report
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for research and innovation, Martin Heydon T.D, today launched a Department funded research report titled ‘Sustainable Transition of the Rural Economy Through Generational Renewal’.
23 May 2024
Future farming and succession plans on small farms
Along with examining the economic, environmental and social sustainability, the Teagasc National Farm Survey Small Farms Report 2022 provides some interesting insights in the future farming and succession plans of small farmers in Ireland.
21 May 2024
New Teagasc study highlights the low environmental impact of small farms in Ireland
A new Teagasc study investigates the economic, environmental and social sustainability of small farms, using data collected through the Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS).
21 May 2024
Inspiring stories of rural entrepreneurship in Ireland
Teagasc hosted a webinar recently in collaboration with EURAGRI, SRUC and AFBI, which looked at inspiring stories of rural entrepreneurship in Ireland.
04 May 2024
Use of agricultural land for renewable energy generation
As Ireland continues its transition towards a sustainable energy future, agricultural landowners find themselves at the forefront of a transformative journey, writes Barry Caslin, Teagasc Energy and Rural Development Specialist.
04 May 2024
Now is a good time to assess your cash flow
Hopefully the bad weather of spring 2024 is behind us and we will move into more favourable weather for the remainder of the year. Now is a good time to take stock of where the farm sits and the cash position of each farm. Dairy Specialist, Patrick Gowing gives some guidance on what to do.
29 April 2024
Map: Land prices by county
The Annual SCSI/Teagasc Agricultural Land Review and Outlook 2024, published today, April 24, provides a selection of useful insights. This year’s annual survey provides a county-by-county breakdown of the prices of good and poor quality land.
23 April 2024
Farmland values forecast to increase
SCSI auctioneers and valuers are forecasting that the price of agricultural land nationally will increase by 6% on average this year, mainly due to an expected recovery in milk prices and continuing strong demand from farmers and investors.
23 April 2024
Scholarship programme to drive innovation in food and agri sector
University College Dublin (UCD) today announced that applications are now open for a new food and agriculture innovation and entrepreneurship training programme, commencing this September, to be delivered by the university in partnership with Teagasc.
22 April 2024
Virtual farm tours - let your fingers do the walking
Imagine just opening up your computer to ‘visit’ farms from all over the country and beyond – well now you can with Teagasc’s online virtual farm tours. Francis Quigley, Teagasc Farm Machinery and Milking Machine Specialist, tells us why they are particularly valuable if planning new facilities.
21 April 2024
The potential of solar PV on Irish farms
Ireland's Climate Action Plan sets a clear target of generating 8GW (8,000MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity by 2030.
18 April 2024
2024 BISS applications for New Registered Farm Partnerships
Ruth Fennell, Collaborative Farming Specialist, outlines the process and considerations for registering a new farm partnership, focusing on steps for the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) application.
07 April 2024
Planning for your 2024 BISS application
Trevor Dunwoody, Teagasc Farm Management Specialist, discusses the importance and process of applying for the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) scheme.
06 April 2024
Advisory messages from the National Fodder and Food Security Committee meeting
An online meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) took place on Friday, March 29, at the request of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD.
29 March 2024