Green shoots: Plenty of opportunities exist for farmers to diversify

Teagasc has produced a comprehensive body of information to help identify realistic options generating additional household income, writes Ray Ryan

February 1 is the feast of St Brigid — a patron of Ireland, along with Patrick and Colmcille  — and an iconic figure in the country’s Christianity, folklore, and farming life.

Lá Fhéile Bríde is also seen as the start of the new year on the land as days become longer and the first signs of growth are evident.