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Are young people uninterested in farming?

Young people are opting against a career in farming, with a new CSO survey revealing that less th...

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15.50 2 Jan 2025


Are young people uninterested in farming?


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15.50 2 Jan 2025


Young people are opting against a career in farming, with a new CSO survey revealing that less than 5% of farmers in Ireland are under the age of 35.

Why is it that young people from agricultural backgrounds don’t see a future working the land? Or is there something else going on?

Joining Seán to discuss this is Macra President, Elaine Houlihan.


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