Agricultural output at basic prices saw an increase of 10% in Cork and Kerry
Agricultural output in the Cork and Kerry region grew by 10% in 2025, contributing significantly to the national increase of €1.4bn. While milk and cattle production drove regional growth, rising intermediate costs like fertilizer and maintenance impacted overall profitability.
Why it matters
This data highlights the economic health of Ireland's primary agricultural hub and reflects broader national trends in food production and commodity pricing.
Nationally the agricultural output at basic prices grew by €1.4bn last year.
In 2025, Cork and Kerry saw the value of their agricultural output at basic prices grow by €259m or 10%.
The South-West region, comprising the two counties, is the largest agricultural and milk-producing region in the country, generating 21% of the State’s agricultural output at basic prices in 2025.
Milk was responsible for 47% of the region’s output, with the region producing 31% of all Irish milk.
Cattle accounted for 24% of the region’s output, and it is the second largest producer of cattle, generating 16% of the State’s output.
The region is also the second largest pig-producing region and was responsible for creating 21% of the total value of Irish pigs.
Crops accounted for 14% of the region’s output.
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