Income volatility is curtailing farm succession

ICMSA have said more needs to be done to make farming more attractive as a career option.

ICMSA have found that young farmers cite income uncertainty as the most off-putting factor of entering the industry.

Recently, the Tánaiste and Minister of Agriculture met with members of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) regarding the survival of family farms.

The ICMSA have said farm succession and farm income volatility are inextricably linked.