Almost 60,000 acres of farm land sold in 2022 – CSO
Almost 60,000 acres of farm land sold in 2022 - CSO RTE.ie
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Report on Agricultural Land Prices in Ireland
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Goal 1: No Poverty
- Goal 2: Zero Hunger
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 15: Life on Land
Overview
New figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveal that the median price per acre of agricultural land in Ireland increased by 7.5% in 2022 compared to the previous year. The CSO also highlights the variations in prices across different regions of the country.
Agricultural Land Prices
- The median price per acre of agricultural land in 2022 was €8,094, representing a 7.5% increase from €7,529 in 2021.
- Arable land had a higher median price per acre of €13,745 in 2022, which was slightly lower by 0.3% compared to the value of €13,792 achieved in 2021.
Regional Variations
The CSO identifies Dublin and the Mid-East (Kildare, Louth, Meath, and Wicklow) as the most expensive regions to purchase agricultural land, with median prices per acre of €18,395 and €12,307 respectively.
In contrast, the West region (Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon) offers the most affordable land, with a median price of €6,039 per acre.
Land Sales
In 2022, a total of 59,806 acres of agricultural land were sold in Ireland. This represents a 0.4% increase compared to the previous year (59,597 acres) and a significant rise of 23.9% compared to 2020 (48,258 acres).
The West region had the highest volume of land sales, with 11,061 acres sold. In contrast, the Dublin region only saw 338 acres sold, while the South-East region recorded 5,565 acres sold.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 1: No Poverty
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 15: Life on Land
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 1.4: By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular, the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership, and control over land and other forms of property.
- SDG 2.3: By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists, and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land.
- SDG 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums.
- SDG 15.3: By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought, and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
Yes, the following indicators can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets:
- Median price per acre of agricultural land
- Volume of agricultural land sold
The median price per acre of agricultural land indicates the affordability and accessibility of land, which is relevant to SDG 1.4 and SDG 11.1. The volume of agricultural land sold reflects the changes in land use and availability, which is relevant to SDG 2.3 and SDG 15.3.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 1: No Poverty | Target 1.4: By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular, the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership, and control over land and other forms of property. | Median price per acre of agricultural land |
| SDG 2: Zero Hunger | Target 2.3: By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists, and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land. | Median price per acre of agricultural land |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | Target 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums. | Median price per acre of agricultural land |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | Target 15.3: By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought, and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world. | Volume of agricultural land sold |
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