Irish Farm Highlights Labor Shortages and Import Reliance in Vegetable Production
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Updated Oct 10
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What happened
Patrick and Jenny McNally operate an organic family farm in north Co Dublin, Ireland, cultivating various vegetables and fruit on their 99 acres. Jenny McNally noted that the difficulty of the labor and lack of interest from younger generations pose challenges to the industry. The farm sells its produce directly at markets and from an on-site shop.
From irishtimes.com
Why it matters
The McNally farm operates in an environment where an estimated 83 per cent of fruit and vegetables consumed in the Republic are imported from overseas. The decline in commercial vegetable growers in Ireland, from over 600 in the 1990s to fewer than 70 today, is partly attributed to the lack of successors in the field.
From irishtimes.com
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Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- CSO must track shift as small vegetable farms decline in IrelandThe Central Statistics Office must track the shift toward larger, concentrated farming operationsPossible
- How could the pressures on Irish horticulture affect the Council of the European Union?Irish farming challenges may influence EU agricultural policyPossible
- Horticulture challenges may push Oireachtas to legislate on food securityHorticulture challenges may push Oireachtas to legislate on food security and laborPossible
- Local vegetable supply may face pressure in DublinLocal vegetable production challenges may impact fresh produce availability in DublinPossible