Tillage farmers face an uncertain 2023

Based on current figures, a tillage farmer with winter crops can expect a 62% increase in input costs from 2021.

After two “excellent” harvests in 2021 and 2022, where yields were above average and grain price increased to unprecedented levels, costs did increase this year, particularly fertiliser.

This year has been good for cereals, but there are warnings that 2023 “will likely be a lot more uncertain”, an expert has said.

Confirmation of a €10m allocation to a Tillage Incentive Scheme for next year has been welcomed.