Farm Business
Preparing for your 2025 BISS Appointment
Farmers now need to book their BISS appointment with their Teagasc advisor and plan ahead to make it a successful consultation, Teagasc Schemes Support Specialist, Mairead Kirk tells us more.
13 March 2025
TAMS action to aid Storm Éowyn clean up
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has leveraged its Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) to provide support to farmers dealing with the aftermath of Storm Éowyn.
09 March 2025
Just 13.4% of farm holders in Ireland are women - study
A new report launched today, March 7, has provided an in-depth profile of women in agriculture in Ireland for the first time.
07 March 2025
Everything farmers need to know about putting solar panels on sheds
Barry Caslin highlights how farmers, blessed with extensive roof areas ideal for solar panel installations, can turn these underutilized areas into energy-generating assets. This can help meet their energy needs & provide the potential to contribute to the national grid.
03 March 2025
Harvesting renewable energy with SRESS
Energy and Rural Development Specialist at Teagasc, Barry Caslin outlines the key decisions farmers have to make to maximise their investment’s potential under the Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS).
19 February 2025
Exploring farm diversification: Speciality Crops
Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, explores how speciality crops can be a valuable option for farm diversification, especially for farmers looking to expand their product range and tap into niche or high-value markets.
15 February 2025
BISS now open for applications
The application process for the 2025 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS), Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability (CRISS), Eco-Schemes and the other related schemes has now opened.
11 February 2025
Exploring Farm Diversification: Farmers’ Markets
Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, explores how farmers' markets enhance Irish farm supply chains. By connecting farmers directly with consumers, these markets boost profits, foster relationships, and promote sustainability, ensuring a thriving local food economy.
09 February 2025
Exploring Farm Diversification: Allotment Rentals
Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, explores how farmers can boost their income and foster community engagement through the rental of allotments.
01 February 2025
Thinking of conserving a traditional farm building?
Applications are now accepted to the 2025 Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme, which invests in the conservation of traditional farm buildings and structures of significant heritage value.
31 January 2025
Farm Transfer - Examine all the options
For some farmers the process of transferring the family farm is a relatively easy decision to take, for others it is a decision taken out of their hands if they pass away before making a Will. Andy Ryder tells us more.
19 January 2025
Exploring Farm Diversification: Pick Your Own
Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, explores how farms can boost income with a "pick your own" experience, sharing essential tips and strategies for successful implementation.
05 January 2025
Guidelines for forming a registered farm partnership
Eamonn Dempsey provides essential information on the process, benefits, and requirements for forming a registered farm partnership, including eligibility, financial considerations, and the application procedure.
04 January 2025
Retention and conservation of traditional farm buildings on Mayo farm
Anne O’Malley highlights the Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme, offering grants to farmers to restore historic structures sustainably.
02 January 2025
Driving more milk from good practice
Teagasc Aurivo Farm Profitability Programme participant, David Gannon is focusing of having the right cow and building soil fertility to increase milk production on his farm. John McCabe tells us more.
02 January 2025
Exploring Farm Diversification: Renewable Energy
Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, discusses the potential for Irish farms to diversify into renewable energy production as a profitable and sustainable business venture.
01 January 2025
Availing of a Pension on Retirement
A pension provides retiring farmers with a stable income, reducing financial worries and succession burdens, but requires careful planning and professional advice.
27 December 2024
Exploring Farm Diversification: Raising Rare Breeds
Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, explores how raising rare livestock breeds can help farmers diversify income, conserve genetic heritage, tap into niche markets, and promote agricultural heritage.
27 December 2024
Exploring Farm Diversification: Events
Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, discusses how hosting events on farms, such as tours, workshops, and festivals, can be a profitable diversification strategy for farmers.
09 December 2024
Scheme payments roll
Announcements regarding the commencement of payments under a number of important farming schemes were made this week by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
07 December 2024
Farm incomes forecast to rise in 2025
Published today, December 3 as part of the Outlook 2025 Conference held in Teagasc Ashtown, the Teagasc Outlook 2025, Economic Prospects for Agriculture Report, looks ahead to future prospects by forecasting farm incomes in 2025.
03 December 2024
Farm incomes move up in 2024
A new report, by economists at Teagasc, provides the latest estimates of average incomes for various farm types in 2024 and looks ahead to future prospects by forecasting farm incomes in 2025.
03 December 2024
Exploring Farm Diversification: Agri-tourism
Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, discusses various agri-tourism options, such as farm stays, glamping, and shepherd huts, as profitable ways for Irish farmers to diversify income and attract visitors seeking rural experiences.
25 November 2024
Listen: Funding for historic farm buildings - what is involved & who can apply?
Anna Meenan, Traditional Farm Buildings grant scheme programme manager, and Ian Doyle, Head of Conservation with the National Heritage council in Kilkenny, join us to discuss the importance of historic farm building conservation and how to apply.
23 November 2024
Exploring Farm Diversification: Organic Farming and Forestry
Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, explains how farm diversification through options like organic farming and forestry offers Irish farmers a sustainable way to boost income, reduce environmental impact, and enhance the resilience of their businesses.
18 November 2024
Farm Safety Interventions to help advisors promote safety with livestock
Ciaran Kinahan, Sinéad Flannery, John McNamara and Francis Bligh share details of a study which developed livestock safety workshops for advisors to help reduce farm accidents.
10 November 2024
New 60% Grant-aid for Nutrient Storage Investments
Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS 3) provide grants to farmers to construct or improve specified types of farm buildings and equipment on their holdings. TAMS 3 opened in February 2023, and as of last week, 3,094 applications have been approved. Sean Mannion tells us more.
09 November 2024
5 things to consider when transferring the family farm
The transfer of land ownership does not always go smoothly. While there is no magic formula to guarantee the successful transfer of a farm from one generation to the next, major difficulties can be avoided if plenty of time is invested in the transfer process.
02 November 2024
Active Farmer Checks
Eamonn Dempsey outlines eligibility requirements for BISS payments, focusing on agricultural activity, active farmer checks, and land maintenance rules.
01 November 2024
Schemes update: Payments commence and schemes open to applications
A number of important announcements were made over recent days relating to scheme payments and the opening of various schemes, such as the Organic Farming Scheme.
19 October 2024