The SCSI / Teagasc data are published in three broad holding-size categories. Rather than creating an artificial jump in value at 50 or 100 acres, this calculator converts those observations into a continuous estimate of price per acre.
The three SCSI observations are therefore treated as anchor points at 25, 75 and 125 acres. Linear interpolation is used between the anchor points. Below 25 acres, the 25-acre value is used. Above 125 acres, the 125-acre value is used.
The 25, 75 and 125-acre positions are representative points used to transform the SCSI size bands into a continuous model. They are not additional SCSI observations.
Interpolated price per acre for the selected county and land quality. The three points shown are derived from the SCSI size bands.
The SCSI / Teagasc 2026 Agricultural Land Market Review reports that the average price of good quality agricultural land in Ireland was €14,126 per acre in 2025. The corresponding average for poor quality land was €6,963 per acre. SCSI reported that land values were expected to increase by approximately 4% nationally during 2026.
| National 2025 benchmark | Average price per acre |
|---|---|
| Good quality land | €14,126 |
| Poor quality land | €6,963 |
| Expected 2026 change | +4% |
The table below shows the three SCSI size-band observations used to construct the continuous valuation curve.
| Representative acreage | Original SCSI band | Poor quality | Good quality |
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Source: SCSI / Teagasc Annual Agricultural Land Market Review & Outlook 2026. The underlying figures are the SCSI reported average values per acre for 2025.
This calculator is intended as an educational and indicative market-value tool. It is not a formal valuation and should not be used as a substitute for a valuation by a suitably qualified agricultural land valuer. Actual land values can vary substantially depending on soil, location, road frontage, access, parcel shape, drainage, farm infrastructure, entitlements, residential property, development potential, proximity to neighbouring farms and other local factors. The SCSI figures relate to non-residential agricultural land and therefore do not attempt to value houses or other buildings.