South-west farmers spent the most on fertiliser in 2021
The south-west generated 21% of the state's agricultural output at basic prices, the largest of all regions.
The south-west region comprising Cork and Kerry spent the most on fertilisers in 2021, accounting for 18% or €111m of the total spend, according to new figures from the CSO.
This region also had the largest rate of increase in the value of milk production, growing by 27% from €858m to over €1bn, 4% higher than the national average of 23%. Milk accounted for 51% of the region's output.
