2008 worst year for farmers in 15 years
Average farm income dropped by 13.7% in 2008 as input costs rose by the same figure. It is feared they will drop another 10% this year. Teagasc National Farm Survey head Liam Connolly said 'incomes could drop by over 10% again this year, that more farmers would have to reappraise their involvement in the business [...]
