Public asked to consider ‘agri-tourism’ breaks this summer
IFA deputy president Brian Rushe has urged people holidaying at home this summer to consider a stay on one of the many farm guesthouses around the country.
The IFA is urging anyone who will be in a position to take a holiday during the summer to consider an agri-tourism break.
Ireland’s tourism sector will begin to reopen next month and many people are beginning to consider staycations around the country.
IFA deputy president Brian Rushe said 2020 is a year unlike any other.
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“Many people, including farm families, have taken a huge economic hit as a result of COVID-19.
“I urge people who will be in a position to take a holiday during the summer to consider an agri-tourism break. This will provide much needed support to our hard-hit rural communities,” he said, adding that many working farms also operate B&Bs and guesthouses.
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“For people curious about farming, food production and agriculture, it’s a great way to experience how an Irish family farm operates firsthand.
“The website https://www.agritours.ie/ specialises in these types of holidays, but people can also find farmhouses and farm B&Bs on all of the major booking websites.”
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The IFA is urging anyone who will be in a position to take a holiday during the summer to consider an agri-tourism break.
Ireland’s tourism sector will begin to reopen next month and many people are beginning to consider staycations around the country.
IFA deputy president Brian Rushe said 2020 is a year unlike any other.
“Many people, including farm families, have taken a huge economic hit as a result of COVID-19.
“I urge people who will be in a position to take a holiday during the summer to consider an agri-tourism break. This will provide much needed support to our hard-hit rural communities,” he said, adding that many working farms also operate B&Bs and guesthouses.
Curiosity
“For people curious about farming, food production and agriculture, it’s a great way to experience how an Irish family farm operates firsthand.
“The website https://www.agritours.ie/ specialises in these types of holidays, but people can also find farmhouses and farm B&Bs on all of the major booking websites.”
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