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1 in Every 7 Jobs Dependent on Agriculture and Food Industry
by www.agriaware.ie - 15/09/2009
"National Industry Study Highlights that Agri-Food Industry is Curbing a Key Recessionary Trend"
The agriculture and food industry has curbed a key national recessionary trend according to a new report launched today (Wednesday). The national industry study identifies that in the past 12 months, agriculture and food businesses have reduced the size of their workforce by an average of 5%, only half that of the national average (10%).
The report titled ‘The Agriculture and Food Industry - Bigger, Brighter, Tougher', launched by Chief Economist Jim Power and Agri Aware, the Farming and Food Educational Body, has also confirmed that currently 1 in every 7 Irish jobs is supported by the industry, bringing the total workforce for the sector to almost 270,000.
Chief Economist, Jim Power said at the launch "This report demonstrates how deeply the industry penetrates the national employment sector. Support and advocacy at both a government and consumer level will play a crucial role in the sustainability of the industry and the hundreds of thousands of livelihoods dependent on it."
Determining the scale and stability of the industry were primary objectives of the study as was indentifying the challenges that lie ahead. When asked about the three greatest obstacles for the industry, over 1,000 agriculture and food companies cited the as finance issues (27%), Government policies and regulations (18%) and retail and market pressure (16%). However over half of the companies believe they would expand their venture in the next five years.
Agri Aware Chairman, Mairead Lavery commented, "There will undoubtedly be tough challenges for the industry in the coming months, particularly in regard to finance issues. However it is extremely encouraging to see that enterprises are looking beyond immediate pressures. Through vital national consumer support, this sector will continue to be a cornerstone in Irish employment and economic contribution."
1,031 direct (e.g. food and drink companies including dairy, beef, horticulture) and indirect companies (e.g. machinery suppliers, private and public organisations, marketing companies) participated in the study. A full version of the report is available on www.agriaware.ie.
More Details: http://www.agriaware.ie/index.php?page=press&action=view&press_id=56
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