Delivering a 25% reduction in emissions, the loss of the nitrates derogation and CAP changes could combine to cost the rural economy up to €3bn annually and as many as 29,000 jobs could be lost.
This year’s Lismullin farming seminar explored the potential impact of Brexit on dairy, beef and arable enterprises as well as the human and personal side of farming.
Food is increasingly being consumed in a ready to eat manner with less preparation done by consumers and it is an important market for Irish agriculture