Masters in Agricultural Science Extension and Innovation

A thesis submitted to UCD in partial fulfilment for the degree of Masters in Agricultural Science Extension and Innovation.

An assessment of the role of Teagasc Advisors with farm families through Succession and Inheritance planning.

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Succession planning is a process. It takes time t

Succession planning is a process.
It takes time to ask questions of yourself. It begins with you.
If you need assistance contact Clare at @succession_ireland for an appointment - while there is time between the seasons.

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"The farmer is the farms greatest asset" Attended

"The farmer is the farms greatest asset"
Attended the @farmers4safety conference this past week.
It was a privilege to be a member of the steering committee as this project evolved from conception to completion.
Full information can be found at https://www.farmers4safety.ie/

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Great to be featured in this week's @irishcountryl

Great to be featured in this week's @irishcountryliving (@farmersjournal) discussing farm partnerships, with an insight into farm partnership breakdown. Thanks to Sarah McIntosh and Amii McKeever for highlighting the need for this discussion.

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Spring work has commenced on many farms. Successio

Spring work has commenced on many farms. Succession may be a topic for any day, in any season.
Succession Ireland facilitates these conversations all year round.

Contact Clare from Succession Ireland to facilitate the next step in your succession plan.

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Thank you to Deise 1250 for the invitation to meet

Thank you to Deise 1250 for the invitation to meet with their group members today.
Different approaches to farm succession conversations were discussed, with proactive options and positive outcomes.

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Succession in context both historically and curren

Succession in context both historically and current. The episode can be accessed at the link below. Thank you to Ivan Yates @agri_insider for this opportunity and succession discussion. https://agriinsider.tv/programs/episode-8-yates-debate-4526e0?offset=3

What does a successful farm transfer feel like? S

What does a successful farm transfer feel like?
Strive for contentment and if you get happiness it's a bonus.

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Great to be involved in the Transferring the Famil

Great to be involved in the Transferring the Family Farm Clinics hosted by @teagasc
Today's clinic is in Mayo and there are also clinics in Westmeath, Tipperary, Cork and Wexford over the coming week.
Visit https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/transferring-the-family-farm-online-clinics-/ to learn more and to book a ticket

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Is there a discussion to be had? If anyone of the

Is there a discussion to be had?

If anyone of these resonate with you, perhaps a visit to our website (linked in bio) will give more information into the services of Succession Ireland.

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Acknowledging with gratitude the recent harvest, t

Acknowledging with gratitude the recent harvest, the abundance of farm produce, the fruits of our labour, the yields from the land.
This work we cannot do alone.
Take a moment to reflect and say thank you.
Thank you to whom?
All those who helped and assisted with you on the farm, in your home and in the aligned business.

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How is your succession plan evolving? Does your f

How is your succession plan evolving?
Does your family know your plan or is it all just in your head?
Be proactive.
Create the space to talk together.

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Can you direct the future of your farm while maint

Can you direct the future of your farm while maintaining family harmony?
We can facilitate and support your succession discussions.
These conversations may be the corner stone in your succession process.

Contact Clare at Succession Ireland. Contact details and website in bio.

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