Macra warns rising costs pushing horticultural sector's 'young growers to the brink'

Macra has raised concerns regarding the pressures facing horticultural producers particularly young or new entrants looking to start or expand within the sector.

Macra warns that without government intervention, Ireland's Horticultural sector will not be attractive to young growers.

Increasing costs within the horticultural sector risk making the sector unattractive and unviable for young growers, Macra na Feirme warns.

Following the latest Teagasc Horticulture Crop Input Prices report, which showed the cost of producing fruit and vegetables in Ireland has risen by almost 4% over the past year, Macra has raised serious concern for the sector’s longevity and viability for young growers.