Price increases unlikely to exceed grower's higher input costs

Growers will be unable to absorb the rising costs, without an increase in what they are paid for their produce

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue this week voiced his concern on the matter at Monday's Agri-fish Council in Brussels.  Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Teagasc has warned some horticultural growers are considering cutting back on production for 2022 to manage their cash flow or minimise exposure to high costs.

It follows a significant rise in production input costs this year, mostly due to external macroeconomic factors.