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| IRD Duhallow's mission is to increase the level of income, improve the quality of life, and to reduce rural isolation of low-income farming householders in Duhallow through developing and delivering a range of integrated approaches in conjunction with relevant state agencies and organisations, which have a Community Development focus. The reforms and restructuring in agriculture has heralded major challenges across the farming community. The real impact of the reforms has started to take effect and many farm households in Duhallow have been considering their options for the future. It has been found that 73% of farms are deemed to be non-viable, in addition, many farm families are also socially at risk due to isolation. Against this background and guided by the Agriculture Working Group which reports quarterly to the Board, IRD Duhallow implements a range of supports for farm families seeking to improve on-farm efficiency, support diversification, and promote agri-tourism enterprises to supplement farm family income. The Agriculture Working Group includes representatives from Small Holders, IFA, ICMSA, ICSA, The Co-Ops, Marts, Beekeepers, Teagasc, and the Cork Environmental Forum. | ||
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