Farmers hit with near 35% jump in input prices this year

This increase is mainly due to rises in fertilisers and energy prices.

Findings show that all inputs saw an estimated increase.

The projected increase in agricultural input prices in 2022 is estimated to be up by 34.7% on last year.

According to new figures from the CSO, this increase is mainly due to rises in fertilisers (121.3%) and energy prices (42.9%).