Young farmers now a rare breed, warns Macra president

Mon, 21 Nov, 2022 - 18:16

Stephen Cadogan

Irish farmers will shortly be an "extinct species" due to their age profile of only 5% under 35, warned Macra na Feirme national president John Keane.

Mr Keane said a rural Ireland without farming is a realistic proposition if the deteriorating age profile continues unabated.

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