Farming - West Cork People

Starting the conversation at the kitchen table about the future of the family farm

WCP Staff September, 2026

A great day was had recently on the award-winning Buttimer family farm at their farm walk. There was a massive turn out with very informative presentations by all speakers. The last stand was on succession and Caroline Buttimer brought up the subject of talking openly with family about the farm’s future. […]

Sometimes old is just as good as new

WCP Staff July, 2026

Himself works off farm but when it comes to the farm machinery side of things, he does most of the operating and maintenance on the gear we have. Much to his disappointment we don’t have a fleet of tractors and machinery so a phone call to our contractor is necessary […]

Changing of the guard heralds a new chapter for Clóna

WCP Staff July, 2026

This month, I have had the absolute honour of interviewing Clona’s retiring CEO Mr. Tony O’Driscoll – fondly known by most of us as Mr. Clóna – and the incoming CEO, Ms. Rena O’Donovan. In his 47th year of working at Clóna, Tony is looking forward to his retirement. He […]

Challenging times for farm families on Cork County Council’s preferred greenway route

WCP Staff June, 2026

by Cadhla Ó Conchobhair As the old saying goes ‘a wet and windy May fills the haggard with corn and hay’. I think we could all do with seeing a pleasant summer after a long spring! We would usually have the calves out to grass by the start of May. […]

Cork to host international scholars as part of global agricultural event

WCP Staff May, 2026

Ireland will take centre stage in global agriculture on Friday, May 22, 2026, when it hosts the 2026 Nuffield Agri-Summit in Co. Kildare. It will be the highlight of the 14th Nuffield Triennial, a nine-day study tour hosted by Nuffield Ireland for Nuffield Irish and International alumni around the island of Ireland. West Cork-based farms, enterprises, and parks […]

Beef farmers encouraged to focus on future-proofing their business

WCP Staff May, 2026

A dry backend to 2024 and the lovely Spring of 2025 allowed stock on most farms to graze from March onward up to late Autumn before any weather upset to what was a lovely farming year. Unfortunately, Spring 2026 has not been so kind: While weather has started to improve at […]

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