CSO revises 2015 farm incomes upwards

The latest statistics have revealed a better picture of 2014 farmers’ income.

In its second preliminary estimate of output, input and income in agriculture, the Central Statistics Office says overall farmers’ incomes in 2014 is 5.6% up, compared to 2013.

In their first estimate, in early December, the CSO had concluded incomes fell 1%, compared to 2013.