date:Apr 01, 2014
the industry 29 per cent in poultry livestock production and 71 per cent in meat processing.
The industry's combined tax contribution to the Exchequer for 2012 was calculated at 200 million. Of this, 39 per cent was employee income tax, with 33 per cent coming from National Insurance.
In addition to monetary benefits, the report detailed the sector's effect on boosting skills in the workforce.
Reacting to the study, Farming Minister George Eustice said this was vital for addressing a skills