Almost half the declared income of farmers in Ireland is now attained from non-farming activities.
Almost half the declared income of farmers in Ireland is now attained from non-farming activities.
New figures from the Revenue show that E3.42 billion was earned through these methods in 2017.
The gross income average for farmers in the Midlands is in line with the rest of the country -- E48,000 in Laois, 44,000 in Offaly and 48,000 per annum in Westmeath.
President of the ICSA, Portlaoise's Edmond Phelan says the increase in the number of farmers working off-site jobs has an impact on safety:
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