Michael O'Leary: I'm not sure if I've made any money on the farm this year
Michael O'Leary's at his farm in Fennor, Co. Westmeath. Photo: Bob Morrison
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185 OFFERYou know it’s been a difficult 12 months for farming when even one of Ireland’s most shrewd business brains, Michael O’Leary, says he’s not sure he’s made any money off the land this year.
Speaking to the Irish Examiner, he explains why he needs more cows, is done investing in foresty, and what he makes of the farmer protests.
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