Irish dairy webinar explores farm profitability gains
Teagasc economist Trevor Donnellan joined the Dairy Edge podcast to analyse the 2025 National Farm Survey results for Irish dairy farms. The discussion highlighted income disparities, production costs, and anticipated shifts in the sector for 2026.
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Trevor Donnellan, an economist with Teagasc, recently appeared on the Dairy Edge podcast hosted by James Dunne to review the latest findings from the 2025 National Farm Survey. The conversation centred on the economic performance of Irish dairy enterprises, examining key data on farm income and production expenses.
Donnellan elaborated on the rationale behind conducting the National Farm Survey, emphasising its role in monitoring trends within the sector and informing policy decisions. He contrasted high-margin dairy farms with those achieving lower profitability, shedding light on structural changes occurring across Irish dairy operations.
Looking ahead, the discussion forecasted significant changes for 2026 compared to the previous year, suggesting evolving challenges and opportunities for farmers. Additional episodes of the Dairy Edge podcast, a collaboration with LastCastMedia.com, are available for those interested in deeper insights into Ireland's agricultural economy.
Donnellan elaborated on the rationale behind conducting the National Farm Survey, emphasising its role in monitoring trends within the sector and informing policy decisions. He contrasted high-margin dairy farms with those achieving lower profitability, shedding light on structural changes occurring across Irish dairy operations.
Looking ahead, the discussion forecasted significant changes for 2026 compared to the previous year, suggesting evolving challenges and opportunities for farmers. Additional episodes of the Dairy Edge podcast, a collaboration with LastCastMedia.com, are available for those interested in deeper insights into Ireland's agricultural economy.
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