Big turnout for Ballyhoura Development farm succession talk
More than 75 farmers and members of farm families attended the first of Ballyhoura Development's informative talks for 2026.
The events are being held as part of the organisation's recently launched Farm Forward Succession and Generational Renewal Service.
Held at the Deebert House Hotel, in Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, the opening event focused on farm succession, wills, and future planning themes that have repeatedly emerged as urgent priorities during one-to-one engagements with farmers and farm families across the Ballyhoura region in east Co. Limerick and north-east Co. Cork.
The Farm Forward: Connecting Generations and Farming for the Future initiative; which started on October 31, is designed to support farmers, farm families, and prospective farmers to plan proactively for succession, diversification, and the long-term sustainability of family farms.
Farm Forward Succession and Generational Renewal coach, Carrie O'Donoghue commented after the event, saying: “This informative talk series is informed by, and responding directly to, very real needs emerging through the Farm Forward service.
"The strong attendance and engagement clearly demonstrate the level of support farmers and farm families are seeking."
The Farm Forward project is part of the European Innovative Partnerships (EIP) initiative co-funded by the European Commission and the Irish government under the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027.
Ballyhoura Development
Ballyhoura Development is a community-led local development company and registered charity that works with communities, families, individuals and businesses in the Ballyhoura region.
Since its establishment in 1989, Ballyhoura Development has successfully managed, coordinated, and implemented a wide range of national and European-funded projects and currently delivers over 30 programmes, under three core pillars:
- Community development;
- Economic development;
- Environmental development.
Farmers who wish to apply for this service can arrange for an appointment at any of Ballyhoura Development’s offices in Kilfinane, Kilmallock, Mitchelstown, Charleville, and Cappamore.
Meetings can also take place at neutral venues or online.
