Kieran Coughlan: Input costs, politics and a turning point for farming?

On the positive side, costs seem to have stabilised both on the input and output sides, writes rural accountant Kieran Coughlan.

On the positive side, costs seem to have stabilised both on the input and output sides.

Welcome to 2024, and a Happy New Year to all followers of the column.

It’s a new year and a new start. To be honest, 2023 was a bit of a drag - the weather, the prices and the regulations conspired to undermine much of the joy that can be mined from farming.