Environment
It has been highlighted that the average farm income across Europe is only 40% of other economic sectors in the EU.
Sheep
Teagasc is predicting that the size of Ireland’s national sheep flock will remain reasonably steady up to 2025.
Beef
Teagasc is predicting a further decline in suckler cow numbers between now and 2025, with more farmers switching to calf rearing.
Dairy
Teagasc is predicting a doubling of national milk solids production by 2025
