Retiring farmers set to become the new landlords
Older farmers with no successors attracted by idea of tax-free income
This 116ac tillage and grass farm for rent near Tralee in Co Kerry was run by a father and son
The letting season is getting off to an early start, even though many are predicting there will be a shortage of land.
However, it could be that the much-needed letting ground will come from an unlikely source — active farmers with no successors who are hanging up their wellies and looking to take advantage of the tax-free income from long-term land letting.
