Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys

Department Objectives

To collect timely, quality information in an efficient manner to inform decision making by stakeholders and to support research
To undertake research:

That interprets trends and changes in markets and policy to enable stakeholders make better decisions
On the productivity and sustainability performance of Irish agriculture and agricultural technology adoption processes
That evaluates the impact of Irish agricultural production on the environment and environmental policy on agriculture

Lorraine Balaine – Research Officer
Cathal Buckley – Senior Research Officer
Emma Dillon – Senior Research Officer
Kevin Kilcline – Research Officer
Anne Kinsella – Senior Research Officer
Jason Loughrey – Research Officer
Mary Ryan – Specialist
Fiona Thorne – Senior Research Office