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The launch of our 2025 Food & Agribusiness Report sparked thoughtful conversations across Ireland, reaching audiences on national TV, early-morning radio, and in national and regional press. Captured at the National Ploughing Championships, this short video brings together some of the standout media moments and key themes from the event.
Actionable insights on optimism, investment, AI, sustainability, exports and people, straight from Ireland’s leading agri sentiment tracker.
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Listen back to our Group Head of Growth & Agrifood Consulting, David Leydon, on RTE Morning Ireland speaking about the launch of our 2025 Food & Agribusiness Report and how it captures a sector balancing resilience with caution in a period of significant change.
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David Leydon, Group Head of Growth & Agrifood Consulting, chatted to Joe Lynam about our report and the impact tariffs and geopolitics are having on food and agribusiness exports.
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Almost half of Irish food and agribusinesses have delayed investment due to uncertainty, despite record optimism in the sector. The 2025 Food and Agribusiness Report, based on the views of food and agribusiness leaders and is Ireland's only dedicated sentiment tracker for the sector.
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Food and agribusiness confidence rises in ifac's 2025 Food & Agribusiness Report. This year's report paints something of a mixed picture of the industry. The good news is optimism is at 80%, the highest level in the history of the survey.
Over the three days at the National Ploughing Championships, the launch of our 2025 Food & Agribusiness Report sparked conversations that reached far beyond the event fields. From national TV segments and early-morning radio interviews to articles in national and regional press, the report’s insights on rising costs, sustainability, exports and growth captured attention across Ireland. Farmers, business leaders and media outlets alike stopped by our stand to discuss the findings, share experiences, and reflect on the opportunities and challenges ahead for the sector. This wide interest underscores how important the themes of this year’s report are to the future of Irish food and agribusiness and we’re grateful to everyone who joined the discussion and helped bring these insights to audiences nationwide.
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