The Farming Sector in Ireland: A Profile from Revenue Data report has been published.
The report, released in August, presents a statistical analysis of farmers from the perspective of Revenue data.
One section of the report focuses on farm income data (figures exclude off-farm and spousal income) for the years 2013-2018.
Of the 148,227 farms analysed in 2018, the average farm income was €20,886, with a gross income average of €47,029. Revenue stated that the difference between gross and farming incomes may relate to the off-farm income of the farm or a spouse/civil partner.
The report indicates that farmers in Co. Leitrim earn the lowest farm income in Ireland, while Dublin-based farmers have the highest farm income, with Cork farmers in second position.
Connacht
Here are the averages for each of the counties of Connacht from 2013-2018 [Data source: Revenue]:
2018:
- Mayo – €10,218;
- Galway – €13,767;
- Sligo – €10,824;
- Leitrim – €8,794;
- Roscommon – €12,003.
2017:
- Mayo – €11,745;
- Galway – €15,986;
- Sligo – €12,531;
- Leitrim – €10,489;
- Roscommon – €13,874.
2016:
- Mayo – €11,317;
- Galway – €14,969;
- Sligo – €12,130;
- Leitrim – €10,679;
- Roscommon – €13,370.
2015:
- Mayo – €11,208;
- Galway – €15,397;
- Sligo – €12,064;
- Leitrim – €10,671;
- Roscommon – €13,283.
2014:
- Mayo – €11,304;
- Galway – €14,857;
- Sligo – €12,238;
- Leitrim – €10,823;
- Roscommon – €12,711.
2013:
- Mayo – €10,875;
- Galway – €14,397;
- Sligo – €11,976;
- Leitrim – €10,760;
- Roscommon – €12,860.
