Crop area has increased over last four years despite 'difficult backdrop'

These figures are "positive" given the various pressures that tillage farmers have had to endure over the last two years.

The overall crop area has increased by almost 21,000 hectares or 6% over the last four years, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has confirmed.

Figures on tillage crop areas for 2024 show that the overall tillage area has remained relatively stable.