Midlands Leading Region In Agriculture Operating Surplus

Its value increased by more than half.

The midlands was the best performing region in terms of agriculture operating surplus in 2022.

New figures from the CSO show its value increased by over 50% to €317m - that's up over €100m on the year prior.

The Central Statistics Office says this a result of the region's dairy producers, which saw the value of milk production jumping by over 60% to €461m.

The Border region produced over 70% of the country's poultry, and a quarter of both sheep and pigs.

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