Ierland

The Agricultural Department of the Dutch Embassy in Dublin commissioned IFAC to conduct an in-depth market study exploring innovation opportunities for Dutch agri-tech companies in Ireland. IFAC, a leading Irish provider of accounting, financial and advisory services to over 20,000 farmers and agri-businesses, brings deep, practical insight into Ireland’s dynamic agricultural sector. This article is based on the findings of that study, highlighting both the challenges and openings in Ireland’s evolving agri-food landscape.

Farmers and landowners hold the key to positive change when it comes to nature-inclusive agriculture in Ireland. While many projects have been developed over the years and scaled up successfully, the long-term success will rely on the continued collaboration of farmers, local communities, government and industry working together to support one and other in the drive for change. It will also rely on ensuring that farmers see the positive impact they can make and equally that local communities see the positive change that farmers can make.

De agrofoodsector is zeer belangrijk voor de Ierse economie. De sector is goed voor bijna 15% van de werkgelegenheid buiten de hoofdstad Dublin. Ierland is trots op zijn groene, op gras gebaseerde veehouderij. De landbouw- en voedingsmiddelenindustrie in Ierland staat als grootste uitstoter van broeikasgassen wel voor enorme uitdagingen op het gebied van klimaat en biodiversiteit. In Agrospecial Klimaattop COP27.