BALLYHOURA Development launched its new Farm Succession and Generational Renewal Service at the historic Tory Hill Farm in Croom, County Limerick.
The initiative – Farm Forward: Connecting Generations, Farming for the Future – was developed to support farmers, farm families, and future farmers in planning for succession, diversification, and long-term sustainability on family farms across the Ballyhoura area.
Tory Hill Farm represents three generations of women living, working, and farming side by side – a living example of the values at the heart of the Farm Forward programme: continuity, legacy, and shared future planning.
The new service will be led by Carrie O’Donoghue, Ballyhoura Development’s farm succession and generational renewal coach, who works with farm families through confidential, one-to-one supports.
“I believe this service will meet each person where they are and lead them step by step towards achieving peace of mind, knowing they have a succession plan in place – or have at least started the conversation,” said Ms O’Donoghue.
“I am excited to assist farmers with this process and, in the coming years, support them in areas such as farm diversification and the health and wellbeing benefits of being part of a connected network of active and retired farmers.”
Alongside succession planning, Farm Forward will also support farm diversification pathways and establish a Ballyhoura Farmers Health and Wellbeing Network to strengthen community and peer support.
Farmers can arrange an appointment at any of Ballyhoura Development’s offices in Kilfinane, Kilmallock, Mitchelstown, Charleville, and Cappamore. Meetings can also take place online.