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Kieran Coughlan: Cure for pessimism is an optimistic plan

Last week’s Irish Examiner ICMSA farming opinion poll provided a snapshot of the mood amongst farmers.

Kieran Coughlan: Cure for pessimism is an optimistic plan

Thu, 29 Sep, 2016 - 01:00

Kieran Coughlan

Just 60% are optimistic about the future, with over a quarter pessimistic about the future of farming.

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