Irish Farm Report 2025
Welcome to ifac's Irish Farm Report 2025. This Report contains the results of our 7th annual Irish Farm Survey. Irish farmers are navigating another year of uncertainty, with a growing frustration stemming from the increasing bureaucracy required to manage a farm business, compounded by significant changes to traditional farming practices. Our report examines the emerging trends across all sectors and shares advice as we come into 2025 and look forward to the years ahead.
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The report features findings from our annual survey containing the views of over 1,000 farmers.
23%
say the biggest barrier to succession is the lifestyle does not appeal to the next generation
1 in 2
farmers in a partnership have identified a farming successor
70%
of farmers do not prepare budgets
31%
see technology enhancing decision making on-farm, with 37% saying it improves labour efficiency
67%
intend to remain in farming over the next 5 years
65%
are unaware of the succession planning grant
1 in 3
over 50s do not have a will in place
48%
of farmers who suffered with depression in the past 3 years did not seek help
56%
cite renewable energy as the most significant technology on farms
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Our cover story: Young farmer of the year gives us his unique take on farm sharing
Chris Cahill, from Cavan, is the 2024 Young Farmer of the Year. He shares his thoughts on what’s needed to make share farming work for both parties.
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A model succession story for ‘team Hannon' in Offaly
Hughie and Aoife Hannon milk 150 cows on their 42-hectare farm near Birr, Count Offaly, with the help of Hughie’s parents, Eugene and Anne. And if Hughie’s name rings a bell, you might remember him as the coach of the Offaly Under 21 hurlers who won the 2024 All-Ireland.
Download our 2025 Farm Report
The report features findings from our annual survey containing the views of over 1,000 farmers.