South-west remains agricultural stronghold as entrepreneurial income totals €456m

New CSO figures show the south-west was the largest milk-producing region in the country in 2023
South-west remains agricultural stronghold as entrepreneurial income totals €456m

Milk and cereals were the two agricultural products that saw the largest decrease in value in 2023, with milk down 30% and cereals by 52%. Picture: David Creedon

The south-west remains Ireland's agricultural stronghold with Cork and Kerry comprising 21% of the overall entrepreneurial income generated in 2023.

New figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Wednesday show that the south-west was the largest milk-producing region in the country. 

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