One in five farmers do have any successor at all to take over their holding.
A further 20 per cent have identified a possible successor but haven't yet formalised any decision.
IFAC's Irish Farm Report 2026 also found 48 per cent of farmers say regulations are their biggest concern.
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South Roscommon councillor and farmer, Laurence Fallon, says he's not surprised by the findings about successors:
