The Clare Chair of the Irish Farmer’s Association says security of cash flow will be the main priority for farmers in 2024.
It follows a challenging year for the Agriculture sector in which research from Teagasc shows average farm incomes fell by 44%.
Additionally 40% of farm takings last year was attributed directly to support payments, with over €33 million paid to 5,670 Clare farmers earlier this month.
Parteen farmer Tom Lane says its vital that producers capitalise on recovering beef prices this year and become self sufficient.
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