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<\/p>\n26 July 2025<\/p>\n
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Land leasing is among the most widely used collaborative farming models, offering those looking to retire or reduce workload an opportunity to step back from active farming.<\/p>\n
It was through the mechanism of leasing that Conor Wynne, a native of Co. Kildare, was presented with the opportunity to commence dairy farming in his own right.<\/p>\n
As explained by Conor in the below video, the relationship with the farm owner had been established long before the lease commenced; he\u2019d previously worked as a relief milker on the farm in his latter teenage years and while completing the Green Cert at Kildalton Agricultural College.<\/p>\n
Aware that the farmer was seeking to step back from active farming, Conor made an approach to lease the farm. \u00a0In January 2025, Conor commenced a seven-year lease agreement covering the farm\u2019s infrastructure, including the yard, sheds, milking parlour, land, livestock and machinery.<\/p>\n
In preparation for the lease, Conor purchased 32 maiden heifers the previous year which he put in-calf. \u00a0As part of the agreement, he is also leasing 52 of the spring calving cows and 13 heifers from the original herd.\u00a0 During discussions, they agreed a price for these animals.\u00a0 And, as they are gradually culled from the herd, they are purchased through natural wastage.\u00a0 Conor is currently milking 95 cows.\u00a0 Prior to the commencement of the lease, the land owner installed additional units in the milking parlour for Conor and allowed him access to the farm to make changes to the paddock layout and water system with the intention of increasing the length of the grazing season.\u00a0 During the first winter he also managed the feeding of the silage to livestock, thus ensuring a more gradual step away from the farming business for him.<\/p>\n
The lease includes a planned review after two years to assess progress and suitability, with the intention \u2013 if all is going well \u2013 that the term of the lease may be extended at that stage. \u00a0Conor\u2019s long-term aim is to acquire his own land; he believes leasing is the appropriate means to achieve just that.<\/p>\n
For more on how the leasing arrangement is working for Conor Wynee, watch the below video:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n