Agri-tourism seen as lifeline for most vulnerable Irish farms
Agri-food and tourism, traditionally two of Ireland’s strongest indigenous enterprise sectors, are built on the natural and human capital found in rural areas. Picture: iStock
A renewed interest is being shown in agri-tourism as farmers seek ways to generate a second income to ensure a viable future for their families.
The move is a result of looming challenges ranging from geo-political threats to trade, issues over the future funding of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), and the impact of climate change and how to tackle it.
