Highly productive and commercial. Even though highly urbanised-still important activity.
1500 farms, a little over 1% of national total
Average farm incomes 40% higher than national average.
Lowland nature of region-mechanised and intensive.
11% of national wheat crop & 15% of national potato crop.
Less rainfall + more sunshine = less risk of blight.
Deep fertile soils; high yields of tillage crops like wheat and barley.
Large and wealthy urban market nearby.
Close proximity to city => low transport costs.
Age profile of farmers is lower-no outward migration or brain drain.
Market-orientated and scientific approach.

	Created by Clara Webster over 7 years ago

Dublin Region