Farming Special - Survey

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Farming Special - Survey

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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BETTER TOGETHER

Co-operatives are still at the heart of rural Ireland, more than a century after the movement was founded to give farmers increased control over their business.

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Teagasc/consultants come out well in fodder crisis survey

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47% of farmers have off-farm income

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Farmers’ ‘low’ prediction for Food Harvest is reasonable

Working day for farmers longer than most

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Working day for farmers longer than most

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Poor mouth mantra loses out to optimism

Vast majority of farmers indicate they are fairly happy with their lot

A whopping 79% would not change their life or occupation, if they had a second chance.

Thu, 26 Sep, 2013

Sector may be prospering, yet seven-in-10 rely on Single Farm Payment

The Single Farm Payment is the primary or secondary source of income for most of those surveyed.

Thu, 26 Sep, 2013

Fewer farmers, but more progressive and optimistic

Fewer farmers, but more progressive and optimistic

THE findings from the Irish Examiner ICMSA farming survey highlight the buoyancy of the sector, and illustrate how farmers have changed.

Thu, 26 Sep, 2013

Younger farmers are plumping for dairy

Younger farmers are plumping for dairy

INTERESTING age-related differences were revealed in the Irish Examiner/ICMSA farming survey, with older farmers preferring cattle production, and younger farmers more interested in dairying.

Thu, 26 Sep, 2013