11 October 2020

Farm Business Options Webinar Series

A new weekly Teagasc webinar called ‘Farm Business Options’ will feature news, views and interviews on current topics relevant to farm business diversification in Irish Agriculture. Farm Business Options will be broadcast live from 11am to 12noon every Tuesday from October 13th 2020.

The new webinar, ‘Farm Business Options’ will target farmers, farm advisors, agricultural researchers and agri-businesses representatives of government and public authorities, and a broader interested audience.

Considering a farm diversification and not sure where to start? This series will address common mistakes and the pitfalls to avoid. It will include important checklists in developing a new project. The webinar will be interactive with opportunities for registered participants to ask questions.

Farm Business Options will be broadcast live from 11am to 12noon every Tuesday from October 13^th 2020. Participation is free. However registration is essential prior to each webinar.

Register now to join us on Tuesday, October 13^th for our premier show that will focus on the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH), and its relevance to the pig, poultry and horticultural sectors. Register at www.teagasc.ie/farmbusinessoptions

The initial lists of topics are:

Date	Topic	Panellist (s)
October 13^th 2020 11am – 12noon	The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) The SSRH presents an opportunity for commercial and industrial heat users to meet their heating demands with renewable sources of heat, and to meet the costs of same with government assistance.	Ray Langton, SSRH Programme Manager, SEAI Sean Finan, CEO, Irish Bioenergy Association (Irbea)
October 20^th 2020 11am – 12noon	Steps towards an on farm diversification This webinar will focus on the common mistakes and key points to consider when starting a farm diversification enterprise.	Alan McAdam (B.Agr.Sc), CEO, MCA Consulting
October 27^th 2020 11am – 12noon	Solar Photovoltaic (PV) – Questions for solar developers Land owners are currently been approached by solar developers to sign option and lease agreements for solar or wind projects. This webinar will focus on the do’s and don’ts of such agreements.	James Staines, Principal Staines Law Declan McEvoy, IFAC
November 3^rd 2020 11am – 12noon	Insurance around farm diversifications Insurance tips for new farm enterprises and diversifications. Farm insurance covers the policyholder only for the business of farming, so the first rule on diversifying is to inform your insurer or broker of any changes or plans to move away from straight farming activities on your land or in your buildings.	Paddy Carey, FBD Insurance