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Dairy entrepreneur Maighréad Barron on her Co. Waterford farm launching Ifac’s annual Farm Report
The difference in sentiment between sectors in Irish agriculture has been laid bare in the latest report from Ifac.
According to an annual Farm Report conducted by the professional services firm, 75% of dairy farmers have a positive outlook for their sector. However, only 40% of farmers have a positive outlook in other farming sectors.
Farmer sentiment
Only 25% of dairy farmers believe that their farm is not providing sufficient income to support their family, Ifac’s Irish Farm Report 2021, titled Growing Your Future, says.
By contrast, nine out of 10 beef farmers believe their farm isn’t providing sufficient income to support their family.
Dairy entrepreneur Maighréad Barron on her Co. Waterford farm launching Ifac’s annual Farm Report
Covid-19 has accelerated technology usage across the farming community – with over 70% of farmers in favour of buying and selling online post-Covid, according to the latest report from Ifac.
The increasing role of technology in farming is evident, according to an annual Farm Report conducted by the professional services firm.
Over 70% of farmers say they want online buying and selling in the marts to continue post-pandemic, Ifac’s Irish Farm Report 2021, titled Growing Your Future, says.
With 1,700 farmers across the country participating in the survey, it has revealed the true impact of Covid-19 on the farming community, from the accelerated adoption of technology on the farm to the rise in social isolation and loss of community engagement.