Supporting dairy farmers beyond the numbers

At ifac, we know that supporting dairy farmers means offering more than just tax advice.

A partner for your dairy farm future

From succession planning and financial insights to practical farm reports and real farmer case studies, our dairy campaign 2026 provides the tools, guidance and expertise farmers need to make confident and informed decisions.

Through our expert advice, industry partnerships and farmer-focused events, ifac are here and in local communities to help dairy farmers plan ahead, to protect their livelihoods and to build stronger farm businesses for the future.

Succession planning and transferring the farm to the next generation

Managing farm finances in a changing dairy market

Structuring the dairy farm business for long-term sustainability

Navigating tax, investment and retirement planning

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Managing generational renewal, to guide you and your family through your succession journey.

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Dairy Farming in Focus

Key insights from the ifac Irish Farm Report 2026 highlight the priorities, pressures and future planning challenges facing dairy farmers nationwide across Ireland:

50% of dairy farmers say grassland infrastructure is their number one investment priority, highlighting the importance of productivity and efficient land use.
40% plan to invest in slurry storage, reflecting the growing focus on environmental compliance and sustainable farm management.
35% say the lifestyle of dairy farming is not appealing to the next generation, showing the ongoing challenge of encouraging farm succession.
28% of farmers without a successor would consider share farming or partnerships as a way to continue the farm business.
20% are unaware of the tax impact their 2025 profits will have in 2026, highlighting the need for forward financial planning.
61% say rules, regulations and bureaucracy are their biggest challenge, followed by 47% citing pressure from input and output prices.

These insights demonstrate why dairy farmers need more than tax advice.

This article features in our Irish Farm Report 2026.

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Where to start with succession planning

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Resetting our focus on farm budgeting

Regular monitoring of cashflow is a key driver behind profitability on dairy farms. Being up to date with your farm's financial position allows you to adapt and react to changes as they arise, whether it's a change in milk price or rising costs.

Top farming tax tips for 2026

Tax planning is an essential part of running any farming operation.

From navigating complex tax reliefs to long-term succession planning, our knowledge is designed to help you make the most of your hard-earned income.

Auto-enrolment: What farmers are telling us in 2026

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Slurry storage and how to manage the cashflow gap

Slurry storage is unavoidable for most expanding or noncompliant farms, but the financial structure doesn’t have to strain your operation. Early planning around the cashflow gap – not just the technical requirements - makes the difference between a manageable investment and a liquidity crisis.

More than tax: planning the future of your farm

Hear from Philip O’Connor, Head of Farm Support at ifac, highlight key findings from the ifac Irish Farm Report 2026 around farm succession planning, emphasising the importance of starting the conversation early and seeking the right advice to help ensure a smooth and successful transition of the farm business.

70% of farmers aren’t budgeting – why it matters for your farm

In this video, Philip O’Connor, Head of Farm Support at ifac, highlights the importance of budgeting for farm businesses and why having a clear budget is essential for managing costs, planning investments, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of a farm business.

Real stories, real success

Read more of our client success stories in their own words.

“ifac helped hugely with putting things down on paper, and without that, I don’t think I would ever have been able to see things working out.”

Robert Jacob

Dairy Farmer

“Using the FarmPro service and seeing the figures in black and white on a computer screen sticks with you when you’re out and about on the farm, and you’re much more conscious of minimising big outgoings like feed and fertiliser.”

Forbes Family

Dairy Farmers

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