Strong rebound in 2025 farm incomes driven by beef and weather

Average Irish farm income rose 33% to almost €49,400 in 2025, new report finds
Strong rebound in 2025 farm incomes driven by beef and weather

The gains were largely powered by exceptional beef prices and good weather affecting dairy, cattle, and mixed farms.

Average Irish farm income rose 33% to almost €49,400 in 2025, according to a new report by Teagasc economists.

The gains were largely powered by exceptional beef prices and good weather affecting dairy, cattle, and mixed farms, according to the document, which provides the latest estimates of average incomes for various farm types in 2025, and looks ahead to future prospects, forecasting farm incomes in 2026.

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