Mike Brady: There are three types of part-time farmer – and a carbon friendly farming enterprise should be perfect for all of them

Let’s plan an attractive, viable enterprise to feed the needs of rural Ireland, the environment and part-time farmers

Changing landscape: The trend of EU subsidies and premia requiring more time and effort from the farmer is causing many to question the viability of their part-time farming enterprises. Image: Getyy — © Getty Images

Mike Brady

In my experience, there are three types of part-time farmer in Ireland:

Longing to be a full-time farmer