That's according to new research from a midlands recruitment company.
There aren't enough workers to meet growing demands on farms according to new research.
The report, commissioned by Farm Relief Services, says 75% of farms struggle to get workers with farming skills.
Laois' Colin Donnery is CEO of FRS recruitment, he believes farmers have their hands full when it comes to forecasting what their needs will be.
Mr Donnery says as operations grow, the human resource demands change: