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All the latest opinion and comments on the Irish agricultural industry from the Farmers Journal editorial team.

Dempsey at Large: price is key, not supports

A majority of all farm types now have the farmer or his/her spouse with an off-farm income.

VIEWPOINTS 8 July 2026
Dempsey at Large: price is key, not supports
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