Teagasc Factsheets on New Income Opportunities
Issued 23rdMay 2001
A new series of factsheets on alternative income earning opportunities for farmers and rural dwellers has been produced by Teagasc.
The new factsheets, which are aimed at stimulating income earning ideas among rural families, were launched by the Minister of State, Mr. Noel Davern.
They contain information on the potential markets for a diverse range of products and services, as well as advice on set-up costs and expected returns. They also provide guidance on the skills needed to run each enterprise and an outline of the production system.
John Whiriskey, Chief Rural Development Adviser with Teagasc, said the factsheets are aimed at people who would like to supplement their income without leaving their home environment.
"The latest series brings to 32 the number of enterprises on which rural people can get easily readable information. They will meet an ever-increasing demand for objective information on new income sources on farms and in rural areas", he said.
The following is a flavour of some of the income earning possibilities which are covered:
Farm based production such as organic meat and potatoes, dairy goats, sport horses, free-range geese, free range eggs and farm fresh turkeys.
Cottage food enterprises, including home cooked ham, chocolate, chutney, ice-cream, chocolate and lactic butter.
Tourism enterprises such as trekking, local visitor attractions and bed & breakfast.
Niche fruit and plant production such as strawberries, blackcurrants, tulips and forestry.
Each factsheet has a contact number for a Teagasc specialist or adviser who will provide additional information.
To see all 32 factsheets, click here
Hard copies are available from Teagasc offices or directly from the Teagasc Rural Development Centre in Athenry; email hmcnulty@athenry.teagasc.ie
