Poor weather and Covid see Origin profits fall by 46%

The wettest autumn winter planting season in 30 years was followed by extremely dry conditions

Origin Enterprises hold significant land in the Cork Docklands. Picture: Larry Cummins

Operating profits at Origin Enterprises almost halved due to the impact of Covid and poor weather.

Full-year financial results up to the end of June for the agricultural services group show profits fell by 46.4% to €44.1m with group revenue reducing by 11.6% to €1.6bn.