West of Ireland - Primary Activites

West of Ireland - Primary Activites

1. Farming

   • Dominant Activity
   • Mountainous Landscape
     • Rough Grazing
       • 33% Sheep Farmers
     • Little Dairy or Tillage
       • 2.4% Barley
       • confined to East Galway
     • Waterlogged soils
   • Disadvantaged Area
     • Subsidies
   • average farm: 25 hectares

2. Fishing and Seafood

   • Extensive Coastline
     • Continental Shelf
   • 2000 Jobs
   • Fish Processing
     • Onshore Jobs
       • Adds Value
   • Common Fisheries Policy
     • EU Quotas
       • Prevents Expansion
       • Limit Catches
     • EU access to Irish waters