Clare IFA Chair Says Farmer Income Must Be Above Industrial Wage To Entice Youth

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Clare's IFA Chair says the average income for farmers must be above the industrial wage to solve the sector's recruitment and retention crisis. It comes as the Department of Agriculture is set to approve a new commission on generational renewal in order to combat the rising proportion of farmers approaching retirement age. Agriculture currently contributes over €1bn to Clare's economy and supports over 12,000 jobs. Feakle farmer Stephen Walsh says the future of this county's food production is on the line.