Person: Rowena Dwyer

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IFA: Low incomes still weigh on farm industry

Low incomes in many sectors have been identified by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) as a challenge to the sustainability of farm enterprises and a barrier to new entrants.

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Product prices key to farm mood

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‘Vital’ farm schemes underpin agriculture’s role in recovery

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Young farmer event underlines teamwork

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Fifty young farmers participate in ‘a workshop with a difference’

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IFA plan aims to tackle barriers facing farmers

Dairy strongholds in South increase cattle numbers over past decade

Dairy strongholds in counties Waterford, Cork, Tipperary and Wexford have all added to their number of cattle per farm over the past decade, according to the 2010 CSO Census of Agriculture.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2012

IFA says study shows agriculture has grown in professionalism

Agriculture has grown in professionalism according to preliminary figures unveiled in a 10-year CSO study of the sector, said IFA president John Bryan.

Wed, 15 Feb, 2012

IFA’s air of quiet confidence

IN the IFA’s farm income review, chief economist Rowena Dwyer looks ahead to the main issues for agriculture in 2012.

Thu, 12 Jan, 2012

Weakening euro aids food exports as farm incomes rose 27% in 2011

THE weakening euro is providing a welcome boost for food exports, and helping to lift farm incomes, according to IFA chief economist Rowena Dwyer.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2012

Moderate increase in beef prices forecast for year ahead

The economic outlook for 2012 is generally positive, reports IFA chief economist Rowena Dwyer

Sat, 31 Dec, 2011

Transfer of family farms urged before budget hits

Experts advise transferring the family farm to young members to minimise post-budget tax pain, writes Joe Dermody

Thu, 02 Dec, 2010

IFA chief economist predicts increase in producer prices

HIGHER producer prices are expected this year after the collapse in farm incomes in 2009, but challenges posed by a weak sterling and credit access are expected to remain for some months.

Sat, 02 Jan, 2010

Farm cuts ‘will cost 12,300 jobs’

THE farm cuts proposed in the McCarthy Report will lead to 12,300 job losses, a €430 million drop in output and a greater burden on the social welfare budget than the savings made by An Bord Snip.

Thu, 06 Aug, 2009

Sharp increase in demand for third-level agricultural courses

THERE has been a sharp rise in the number of Leaving Certificate students choosing third-level agricultural courses, the Central Applications Office revealed yesterday.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2009