Brian Rushe
2015 ScholarDairy

Brian Rushe

Speaking up for Agriculture - Protecting Farming's Social License

Co. Kildare
Dairy

Biography

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

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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

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    Year

    2015 Scholar

    Location

    Co. Kildare

    Sector

    Dairy

    Education

    Farm Enterprise

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