
Speaking up for Agriculture - Protecting Farming's Social License
Brian Rusheis married to Rebecca and they have two children. Brian is dairy farming in County Kildare. Brian’s study topic was: “Speaking up for Agriculture – Protecting Farming’s Social License’. Brian has become increasingly aware and concerned in the widening gap between the Irish general public and those involved in the agricultural industry. Agriculture is Ireland’s largest indigenous industry and it contributes hugely to the economic and social well-being of the Irish state. Brian feels that we are not effectively communicating this message to the general public, he feels that farmers and those involved in the sector are its best spokespeople. We need to work harder to develop an understanding of our industry across all areas of society. By doing so, Brian believes that Irish Agric
Brian Rusheis married to Rebecca and they have two children. Brian is dairy farming in County Kildare. Brian’s study topic was: “Speaking up for Agriculture – Protecting Farming’s Social License’. Brian has become increasingly aware and concerned in the widening gap between the Irish general public and those involved in the agricultural industry. Agriculture is Ireland’s largest indigenous industry and it contributes hugely to the economic and social well-being of the Irish state. Brian feels
Read Brian Rushe's complete Nuffield research report with detailed findings and recommendations.
Year
2015 Scholar
Location
Co. Kildare
Sector
Dairy
Education

Female Representation in Leadership Positions in Irish Agriculture and Specifically on Dairy Co-operative Boards

Efficient, Sustainable Beef Production using Dairy-bred Animals

People Skills: The biggest Challenge facing Irish Agriculture.

Reducing Lameness in Dairy Cows