Advice for starting the farm transfer conversation in 2026

For many farm families in Ireland, succession remains one of the most difficult conversations around the kitchen table, Teagasc farm adviser Eimear Hughes said. However, putting off decisions about farm transfer can “create significant legal, financial and family difficulties”. Hughes explained that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution for succession, but early planning and open communication […] The post Advice for starting the farm transfer conversation in...