Gillian O’Sullivan: Make sure you secure your farm’s future – succession planning has never been more vital
Save money, hassle and worry by getting plans in place as early as possible
Gillian O’Sullivan with her husband Neil on their farm in Dungarvan, Co Waterford. Photo: Gerry Mooney
The dairy industry has seen a noticeable uptick in herd dispersal sales this year, with projections indicating even more exits in the coming months.
This paints a stark picture of the prevailing mood in the sector over the past year. While farmers’ decisions to exit dairying are influenced by various factors, a growing concern is the lack of a successor.