Farm Income Surges Then Plummets | Dublin News

Farm income surged 49% last year, jumping from €36K to over €53K, but volatility remains a major concern as earnings swing wildly year to year—down to under €20K in 2023 due to harsh weather and soaring feed costs. While 2025 saw strong prices for pigs, milk, and beef, they plummeted by year’s end and continued falling into early 2026. Global shocks like the Ukraine conflict and shipping disruptions keep fueling price swings, yet a new survey reveals a surprising uptick in economically viable farms—those that can pay workers minimum wage and stay afloat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/843eece246c152b5