Land Mobility

Land Mobility acting to ‘fast forward’ generational renewal circle

Land Mobility acting to ‘fast forward’ generational renewal circle

Land Mobility Programme manager, John McCallister, has said that more can be done to open up agriculture for young people...

April 5, 2022
Land mobility: Generational renewal is now a priority for policy makers

Land mobility: Generational renewal is now a priority for policy makers

Generational renewal is now a priority for farm-policy makers in Northern Ireland (NI), according to according to Land Mobility Programme...

January 4, 2022
Tax changes could make land mobility more attractive in NI

Tax changes could make land mobility more attractive in NI

Introducing tax changes, similar to those already available in the Republic of Ireland, could make land mobility a much more...

October 26, 2021
Co. Down milk producer calls for improved farm support measures

Co. Down milk producer calls for improved farm support measures

Co. Down dairy farmer Cavan Johnston is calling for the Stormont Executive to provide improved levels of support for young...

March 8, 2021
YFCU roadshows to feature business consultants, land mobility and valuation experts

YFCU roadshows to feature business consultants, land mobility and valuation experts

Several rural experts will travel to a series of events across Northern Ireland to discuss the issue of land mobility,...

January 11, 2018
Better profitability in farming could ease farm succession woes

Better profitability in farming could ease farm succession woes

Better profitability in agriculture would allow older farmers to retire, making room for younger stockmen and growers, lobby group Farmers...

November 16, 2017
Ambitious two-year target set for Northern land mobility scheme

Ambitious two-year target set for Northern land mobility scheme

As many as 100 land mobility agreements could be made between farmers in Northern Ireland by 2019, those behind the...

October 27, 2017
How land mobility could push farm productivity

How land mobility could push farm productivity

Better land mobility could push productivity rates and allow the North’s agricultural sector to grow, it has been claimed. The...

October 26, 2017
Land mobility: How does it work, how are profits split and what about subsidies?

Land mobility: How does it work, how are profits split and what about subsidies?

A ‘land mobility’ programme aiming to pair up farmers into working partnerships and solve the problem of access to land...

October 26, 2017
New YFCU president will ensure that the voice of young farmers will be heard

New YFCU president will ensure that the voice of young farmers will be heard

The Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) will continue to raise the bar in the context of its stakeholder involvement...

April 30, 2017