With average income up 30%, it's been a remarkable year for Ireland's dairy farmers

Average dairy income jumps 30% to €130,000

Gas scarcity and energy prices are major concerns for the EU dairy industry, especially for drying and milk processing.

It has been a remarkable year for Irish dairy farmers, with their summer milk price rising from ninth best in the EU to third best.

This will take the average dairy farm income figure to over €130,000, predicts Teagasc in its annual Situation and Outlook for Irish Agriculture report.