70% of dairy farmers view loss of derogation as a challenge to farm viability

A recent ‘Farmer Trends and Insights Survey’ has listed the loss of derogation and EU-funded farm schemes as a major source of worry for farmers

Half of the farmers surveyed said EU-funded farm schemes were critical or essential to maintaining their farms.

In a recent study, 70% of dairy farmers said the loss of derogation was now the main challenge for farm business viability.

The annual ‘Farmer Trends and Insights Survey’ was conducted by the FRS Co-op over the summer amid ongoing uncertainty over Ireland’s ability to retain its nitrates derogation from the European Commission.